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Geralyn Wichers grew up on a hobby farm near Anola, Manitoba, where her family raised cattle, pigs and chickens. Geralyn graduated from Red River College’s Creative Communications program in 2019 and was previously a reporter for The Carillon in Steinbach. Geralyn is also a published author of science fiction and fantasy novels.


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U.S. livestock: CME cattle, hogs slide ahead of long weekend 

By Geralyn Wichers February 14, 2025
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle ended the week down ahead of the President’s Day long weekend.

Chronic wasting disease spillover risk deserves more attention: report
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Chronic wasting disease spillover risk deserves more attention: report

U.S. researchers say it’s time to look beyond deer when watching for chronic wasting disease exposure and infection

By Geralyn Wichers February 13, 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutes U.S. researchers say it’s time to look beyond deer when watching for chronic wasting disease exposure and infection, sometimes called zombie deer disease.


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Advance Payments Program applications open for 2025

By Geralyn Wichers February 13, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Advance Payments Program cash advances are open, the Canadian Canola Growers Association announced today.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle back in the red, hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers February 11, 2025
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle resumed their downward trend today after gains on Monday. Most active April live cattle settled at 196.000 cents per pound, down 2.125 cents. June live cattle were down 1.825 cents to 191.375 cents per pound.


Early flooding has little effect on soybean oil, protein composition says U.S. study
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Early flooding has little effect on soybean oil, protein composition U.S. study suggests

By Geralyn Wichers February 11, 2025
While flooding substantially decreases soybean yields, it needn't impact seed composition, including protein and oil contents, a recent University of Arkansas study found.

(Geralyn Wichers file photo)
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U.S. livestock: Cattle add gains, market fundamentals strong says analyst 

By Geralyn Wichers February 10, 2025
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures made gains today as trends indicate that while contracts have backed away from record highs, market fundamentals remain solid.


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U.S. livestock: Cattle continue slide, hogs make slight gains

By Geralyn Wichers January 30, 2025
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures continued to slide on Thursday after Wednesday's fall from highs.

Announcement posted to Peavey Mart's social media channels on Jan. 28, 2025.
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Peavey Mart confirms Canada-wide closures

By Geralyn Wichers January 28, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Peavey Mart will be closing all stores across Canada, the company confirmed this morning.


Announcement posted to Peavey Mart’s social media channels on Jan. 28, 2025. Photo: Peavey Mart/Facebook
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Peavey Mart confirms Canada-wide closures

By Geralyn Wichers January 28, 2025
Peavey Mart will be closing all stores across Canada, the company confirmed this morning.

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CN reaches tentative deal with signals, communications staff

By Geralyn Wichers January 28, 2025
Canadian National Railway says it has reached a tentative collective agreement with workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).


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