It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.

Strong year predicted for Canadian dairy products, meat processors expect squeeze

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans spike on news of biofuel coalition meeting with EPA
Chicago soybean futures rose on Tuesday ahead of a meeting between a coalition of oil and biofuel groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to discuss raising federal mandates for biomass diesel blending.

U.S. livestock: More gains for cattle, hogs
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued higher on Tuesday, building on yesterday’s gains.

White House says Trump will impose tariffs on April 2 ‘Liberation Day’
Canadian farmers, agri-food sectors in flux as multi-front trade war evolves
The Canadian agricultural sector is under pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on April 2. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged retaliation.

Klassen: Healthy feedlot margins supports feeder complex
For the week ending March 29, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5/cwt lower to $5/cwt higher compared to seven days earlier. The price structure was largely determined by the crowd's mindset regarding potential U.S. tariffs.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures fell on Monday on technical trading, according to analysts, while lean hogs were stuck trading within a tight range following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hogs and pigs report released the previous week.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower amid inflation concerns, technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures on Friday ended lower on technical trading, amid concerns about inflation and potential trade retaliation from broad tariffs promised by U.S. President Donald Trump next week, market analysts said.

U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains
Chicago lean hog futures slid on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Hogs and Pigs report.

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand
Trade wars could make more room for cereals
Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.

Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead
Planning for drought management ahead of time on your farm can save headache and heartache
Reading Time: 5 minutes Does your farm have a drought plan in place? Having one before the drought hits can save producers heartache and money