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Analysts say bull run in U.S. cattle may continue

By K.t. Arasu, Theopolis Waters February 16, 2012

Texas rancher Jim Selman is on the verge of going out of the cattle business, a victim of one of the worst droughts since the dust bowl in the 1930s. The 300-cow herd on his 3,000-acre ranch in Gonzales county has dwindled to a mere seven animals, as the verdant pastures turned into dried-up brush

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Cattle buyers get what they can, while they can

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 16, 2012

Solid demand for feeder cattle kept values well supported at Manitoba’s auction yards during the week ended Jan. 27, as warmer temperatures saw volumes increase as well. After bitterly cold temperatures slowed movement at some yards the previous week, it was back to business as usual in the last full week of January as temperatures

Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Heavier feeders need stronger market for fats

By MarketsFarm Team February 15, 2012

The aggressive demand for southern Manitoba feeder cattle showed no signs of slowing down during the week ended Feb. 3, as numbers were up at most auction yards across the province and prices were generally steady to higher. “Prices seemed fully steady from the week prior in most spots,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock

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Five-year decline in U.S. cattle herd may be ending

By Theopolis Waters February 14, 2012

(Reuters) — Garrett Dwyer, a former U.S. marine and veteran of tours of duty in Iraq and Japan, is on a mission that could test his mettle as much as the warfare he has seen — to rebuild his family’s ranch in Nebraska. The 25-year-old has found it a “culture shock” to be back in

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Bright outlook for cow-calf sector

By Daniel Winters January 27, 2012

If you thought calf prices were good this winter, just wait until next fall. During the tail end of the 2011 calf run, 550-weight feeder prices averaged around $1.60 per pound. Barring macroeconomic disasters affecting consumer purchasing power in major markets, calves could punch higher next fall to $1.75 per pound, Brian Perillat, manager and

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Weather chills some sales, but markets stay strong

By Erica Johnson January 27, 2012

Feeder cattle moving through Manitoba auction marts continued to be met with strong demand during the week ended Jan. 20. The extremely aggressive feeder trade, which has boosted the cattle market, shows no signs of slowing down. Some markets were seeing prices $2-$3 stronger on all classes of feeders. The biggest price increases were seen

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Lightweights expected to move as auctions resume

By Adam Johnston January 24, 2012

Strong prices and movement at the various auction marts across Manitoba are expected to continue in the new year as activity resumes after the Christmas holiday season. “Indications are that the few cattle that have been publicly traded out there are fully steady,” said Rick Wright, a cattle buyer for Heartland Order Buying Co., adding

Livestock

Protocols For Chronically Ill Cattle In Feedlots

By Roy Lewis October 20, 2011

Times are changing and with change comes new ways we should look at our chronic pens in feedlots. Each decision should be based on sound medical judgment, economics and the possibility for salvage. All these factors must be weighed on each individual case to determine the course of action. There are no cookbook answers to

Cereals, Crops, Hogs, Livestock

High Cost Of Feed Barley In Manitoba Taking A Toll On Livestock Profits

By Daniel Winters October 20, 2011

Spring flooding and a hot, dry summer prevented many Manitoba farmers from getting a decent barley crop, and now livestock feeders are feeling the pinch from tighter supplies. Brent Swain, a grain buyer for FeedRite in Brandon, said he is offering $5.05 per bushel for top-grade feed barley, and $4.25 for high-vomitoxin samples. It s

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Brazil Farming Revolution May Slow Amazon Demise

By Reese Ewing September 29, 2011

Cassio Carvalho do Val is about to invest nearly $2 million to add 10,000 cattle to his ranch on the edge of the Amazon. But instead of burning down forest for his growing herd to graze freely he will break with tradition, reducing his pasture land and adding grain to their diet. Val is one

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

Tag Archives Feedlot

Analysts say bull run in U.S. cattle may continue

Cattle buyers get what they can, while they can

Heavier feeders need stronger market for fats

Five-year decline in U.S. cattle herd may be ending

Bright outlook for cow-calf sector

Weather chills some sales, but markets stay strong

Lightweights expected to move as auctions resume

Protocols For Chronically Ill Cattle In Feedlots

High Cost Of Feed Barley In Manitoba Taking A Toll On Livestock Profits

Brazil Farming Revolution May Slow Amazon Demise

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