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U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs fall as traders watch other commodities

By Geralyn Wichers February 9, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures eked out gains on Monday while hog contracts slipped back. Most-active April live cattle futures closed at 238.200 cents a pound, up 0.950 cents. June contracts gained 0.475 cents to settle at 234.325 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts closed at 367.450 cents per pound, up 0.025 cents. April feeders settled at […] Read more

King’s Bench justice Michael Lema, in a written decision, found that Sunterra and Ray Price participated in a cheque-kiting scheme that cost Compeer Financial $35 million. Photo: File

Court finds Sunterra liable to U.S. lender

By Karen Briere February 4, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute An Alberta court has ruled that Sunterra owes Compeer Financial $35 million after undertaking fraudulent behaviour in its U.S. operations.

The State Council’s “No. 1 document” comes as China prepares its next five-year plan amid trade friction with major food suppliers such as the U.S. and Canada. Photo: zhangxiaomin/Getty Images Plus

News, Reuters

China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation

By Ella Cao, Lewis Jackson, Reuters February 3, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes China will stabilize grain and oilseed output, diversify agricultural imports and increase support for farmers, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a government rural policy blueprint aimed at ensuring food security.

Farm manager Gao Qinshan feeds black pigs in a pen at a pig farm in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Livestock, Reuters

Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs

By daphne Zhang, Go Nakamura, Reuters, Xihao Jiang February 2, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutes Demand for black pigs, what has been marketed as the “Wagyu of pork,” known for its fattier and more tender texture, is in turn a lifeline for China’s beleaguered pork producers.

Pork prices have not risen as quickly as beef at the grocery store, which has made it a more affordable protein choice for shoppers. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Livestock, News

Canadian hog sector set for strong margins in 2026 says FCC

By Geralyn Wichers January 30, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes Strong demand for Canadian pork and lower feed costs seem set to support hog margins in 2026 says Farm Credit Canada.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally after screwworm scare

January 20, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle made modest gains on Tuesday while lean hogs ended mixed to start a shortened trading week. Most-active April live cattle closed at 234.575 cents a pound, up 0.600 cents. February live cattle settled at 232.375 cents per pound, up 0.225 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 1.225 cents to close at 357.675 […] Read more

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Sean Kilpatrick/Pool via REUTERS

News

Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration

By Geralyn Wichers January 16, 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutes Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.

Keystone Agricultural Producers GM Colin Hornby. Photo: Gord Gilmore

News

Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief

From a Manitoba perspective, KAP noted pork remains outside the scope of the announcement

By Don Norman January 16, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute KAP's general manager is encouraged by renewed diplomatic engagement between Canada and China.

Hogs, Livestock, News

Manitoba Pork flags unresolved pork tariffs in China deal

By Don Norman January 16, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Manitoba Pork says a Canada–China trade agreement is a positive step for agriculture, but leaves 25 per cent pork tariffs unresolved.

Mark Carney looks on as he meets the chairman of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji (not pictured), during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China since 2017, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on Jan. 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

News

China deal a positive signal for farm policy

Trade agreement is a step in the right direction says Canadian Federation of Agriculture

By Jonah Grignon January 16, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes CFA President Keith Currie said Mark Carney’s trade trips — to China and elsewhere — could be signs of his commitment to securing deals for Canada and a good sign for the agricultural sector.

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal ‘soon’ to end war

Agriculture groups welcome seed, fertilizer approval bill

AAFC projects tighter canola stocks for 2026-27

Pork

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs fall as traders watch other commodities

Court finds Sunterra liable to U.S. lender

China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation

Disgruntled with Western pork, China wants to go back to black pigs

Canadian hog sector set for strong margins in 2026 says FCC

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally after screwworm scare

Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration

Keystone Agricultural Producers welcomes canola tariff relief

Manitoba Pork flags unresolved pork tariffs in China deal

China deal a positive signal for farm policy

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