Reading Time: < 1 minute Cattle futures climbed again on Friday as USDA data showed a continued decline in cattle on feed. Hogs also rose.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory
Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021
Lower slaughter, retained breeding stock supports inventories
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian cattle numbers rose as of July 1, the first year-over-year increase since 2021 according to new data from Statistics Canada.
U.S. livestock: Feeders set fresh highs, hogs mixed
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures ended Tuesday mostly up, with feeder contracts setting fresh highs. Hogs were mixed.
AgTalk farmer mental health support platform sees partnership renewed
Do More Ag’s anonymous chat platform has seen more than 10,000 interactions since its launch in 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute AgTalk, an anonymous online space for those in the agricultural sector to find mental health support, has seen its funding partnership renewed, the Do More Agriculture Foundation announced on Tuesday.
U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts set fresh highs
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago feeder cattle futures set fresh highs on Monday. Lean hog contracts also rose.
Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cattle producers in large swaths of Western Canada and northwest Ontario will qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025, federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced on Monday.
U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC
Farm Credit Canada reports on biofuel trends to watch amid continued U.S. policy wrangling
Reading Time: 2 minutes While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.
U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs slip back
Reading Time: < 1 minute Most Chicago cattle futures settled with small gains after trading near highs earlier on Wednesday. Lean hogs closed slightly down.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs make gains
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures closed with small gains on Monday after Friday's fall. Lean hog futures were also up.
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