For the week ending March 14, Western Canadian yearlings and backgrounded cattle traded $10 to $15 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Calves were unchanged to $10/cwt lower on average. Weakness in the nearby and deferred live cattle prices along with strength in the barley market resulted in a negative tone for the […] Read more
Klassen: Weaker fed markets add fear to feeder prices
Chicago cattle futures surge as corn falls, Colorado packer strikes
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Feeder cattle futures surge on lower corn prices and expected tight supplies in USDA's Cattle on Feed report as JBS workers strike in Colorado.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market incorporates risk discount
For the week ending March 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The market held value on Monday and Tuesday but then softened in the latter part of the week. Strength in the feed grains complex along with weaker deferred live cattle futures set a negative tone. Feedlot […] Read more
JBS workers to strike at U.S. beef plant as consumers face record prices
About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting on March 16, the workers’ union said on Monday, crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high prices.
High-stakes balancing act for beef market
Small herds and surging demand have pushed prices to the limit
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global trade shifts, pest pressures and stubbornly strong consumer demand are reshaping the cattle and beef market.
Zoetis to acquire Neogen Corp. genomics business
Zoetis Inc. expects to close the acquisition of Neogen Corp.’s animal genomics business in the second half of 2026.
How soil fertility management can boost pasture yield by 43 per cent
Soil testing and the right fertility program can make a measurable difference in pasture output, agronomist says
Reading Time: 3 minutes Learn how soil testing and targeted fertilization can increase pasture biomass by 43%. Expert tips on N, P, and K management for beef cattle producers.
Klassen: Strong demand underpins Western Canadian feeder market
For the week ending February 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from seven days earlier. Calves may have traded $5-$10/cwt higher at some locations. Feeding margins have improved over the past week with Southern Alberta pen-closeouts now hovering near breakeven. Ontario feedlot margins are in positive territory by $20-$40/head. At the Ponoka video […] Read more
Farmfair International boosts accessibility with weekend schedule shift
Alberta’s largest beef cattle show moves to Thursday-Sunday format to enhance public attendance and strengthen outcomes for exhibitors in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minute Farmfair International is changing its scheduling format to include the weekend and hopefully attract even more attendees.
Roots of Resilience: The 50-year evolution of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders
From Swedish roots to a 3,862 per cent grazing surge — this Alberta producer proves holistic management drives regenerative profit
Reading Time: 5 minutes Alberta's Shipwheel Cattle Feeders is one of Canada's pioneers in holistic regenerative agricultural practices.
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