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Attractive premium for age-verified cows

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 15, 2012

The fall run was in full swing across Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended November 2, with prices still holding firm and even looking a little better in some cases. Volumes were big at most auctions, with Heartland Livestock Services in Virden seeing the most action on their Halloween Day sale. “The feeder

Beef cattle, Cereals, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Bad news for XL Foods is good news for organic beef

By Daniel Winters October 26, 2012

Smaller, independently operated production, slaughter and marketing channels  paying off in higher prices and increased consumer confidence

Some Manitoba ranchers aren’t losing any sleep over the problems faced by the XL Foods beef recall. That’s because their beef is certified organic, and marketed through channels that operate totally independent of the big players. “I think we are definitely starting to see demand perk up, not that it wasn’t hot already,” said Allan

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Low cattle placements buoy cattle futures early this week

By Sam Nelson October 26, 2012

Low cattle placements buoy cattle futures early this week U.S. live cattle futures closed higher on Monday following Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) cattle-on-feed report that showed cattle placed in feedlots in September at a 16-year low, analysts and traders said. Feeder cattle futures were lower on waning demand for young cattle due to

Beef cattle, Cereals, Forages, Livestock, News

NDSU reports on feeding trials with peas, hulless barley and DDGS

October 26, 2012

North Dakota State University researchers have reported on beef cattle feeding trials with field peas, hulless barley and distillers grains over the past year. Some results include: Dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) can be used to supplement growing steers fed medium-quality hay. Feeding DDGS on alternate days may be an option when forage availability

Livestock, Other livestock

Monensin and horses — a deadly combination

By Carol Shwetz October 17, 2012

Monensin, also known under its trade name, Rumensin, is extremely toxic to horses. It is one of the most common accidental poisonings in horses, and yet often goes unrecognized. Farm animals such as horses, cows, chickens and pigs can and commonly do share similar feeds. However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds

Forages, Livestock

New Ranchers’ Forum targets wider audience

By Daniel Winters October 10, 2012

It’s time to move beyond just moving cattle, say organizers. The Manitoba Forage Council’s annual Grazing School, an event that in years past showcased the latest advances in pasture and forage production, has been renamed Ranchers’ Forum to reflect a new focus aimed at incorporating more aspects of livestock production. “Basically, we’re looking at a

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Prices this fall will depend on feed grain action

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 21, 2012

The flow of feeder and butcher cattle moving through the Manitoba yards during the week ended Aug. 10 continued to fetch relatively firm prices, although volumes remained on the light side with many locations still shut down for the summer. When the fall run eventually starts up, prices seen in Canada will likely be highly

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

U.S. livestock groups seek drought relief with ethanol waiver

By Michael Hirtzer August 10, 2012

Hard-hit U.S. livestock and poultry producers petitioned the government on Monday to reduce or cancel the required use of ethanol in gasoline for a year, asking for “a little help” to ride out the worst drought in 56 years. The request for a first-ever waiver from the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s mandate, which in essence

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Prairie feed barley bids strong

By Ryan Kessler July 20, 2012

Cash bids for barley across Western Canada have seen an increase from last year. Limited supply on the Prairies and adverse weather conditions in the U.S. have contributed to the higher prices, particularly in Alberta. Bids at Lethbridge have moved up to anywhere between $5.75 and nearly $5.95 per bushel delivered to the feedlots, almost

Hogs, Livestock, News

China asks farmers to cut pork supply

June 30, 2012

beijing / reuters / China’s pig farmers should cut supply to stabilize pork prices, the country’s top economic planning body said June 25. The price of pork, a staple in the Chinese diet and a key factor in inflation trends snapped a four-month decline recently after tumbling more than a third from last year as

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on first WASDE since September

U.S. export sales include only small soybean business to China

U.S. corn and soybean yields revised down by USDA

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