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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 11 hours ago

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at 241.175 cents. However, more deferred months were lower. Feeder cattle saw a continuation of Wednesday’s selloff, with the November contract down 2.775 cents at 361.450 […] Read more

The Canadian beef industry has long decried regulatory issues that it says serves as a non-tariff barrier, keeping Canadian meat out of European markets. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

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Cattle group asks Canada to break off U.K. trade agreement

By Jeff Melchior 13 hours ago

Canadian Cattle Association cites little effort to fix ‘non-tariff barriers,’ which they say have already been a problem for getting Canadian beef market access to the U.K.

Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, to discuss bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation and trade ties between the two countries. Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press

Beef Cattle, Canola, Hogs, News

New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico

By Jonah Grignon 15 hours ago

Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future

Beef Cattle, News, Reuters

Trump quadrupling Argentina beef tariff rate quota to 80,000 tonnes

By Reuters 17 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is quadrupling the tariff rate quota on Argentinian beef to 80,000 tonnes to reduce prices and protect American farmers, a White House official said on Thursday.

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop on Trump call for lower prices

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 1 day ago

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped sharply on Wednesday, reacting to comments from United States President Donald Trump calling on the cattle sector to lower prices. The December live cattle contract lost 5.600 cents per pound on Wednesday, at 239.825 cents. Feeder cattle were down their daily limit of 9.250 cents per pound […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News, Reuters

Trump urges U.S. cattle ranchers to lower prices as he touts tariffs

By Reuters 2 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling on cattle ranchers to lower prices

Holstein cattle earmarked for veal chow down in a feedlot. PHOTO: FARM & FOOD CARE ONTARIO

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes

By Jeff Melchior 2 days ago

A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announcement on import regulations for feeder calves caused some confusion on the administrative side of Canada’s cattle industry earlier this month

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue higher

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 2 days ago

Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Tuesday, seeing a continuation of Monday’s gains as values remain near record highs. The ongoing shutdown of the United States government will likely delay the publication of monthly cattle on feed data scheduled to come out on Friday. However, market expectations are for a […] Read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Chronic Wasting Disease Control Program. Photo: File

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

CFIA extends CWD control program consultation deadline

By Alexis Kienlen 3 days ago

Date extended for consultation period of changes to CWD program

News, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

By Reuters 3 days ago

France has raised its bird flu alert level to “high” from “moderate”, requiring poultry farms nationwide to keep birds indoors as Europe faces a seasonal resurgence of the disease.

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