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Alberta Beef Producers gives update on potential withdrawal from CCA

Alberta Beef Producers chair Doug Roxburgh discusses ABP’s plan to leave CCA during a producer’s meeting.

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Drinking raw milk comes with numerous risks, but proponents of a proposed amendment to Alberta’s Food and Drug Act say…

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Scientists discover cause of pig ear necrosis

After years of research, a University of Saskatchewan research team has discovered new information about pig ear necrosis and how…

January 25, 2026

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall back as inventory hits 75-year low

By Geralyn Wichers 2 days ago

Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on Friday. Lean hog contracts also dipped. Most-traded April live cattle futures settled at 236.800 cents a pound, down 0.475 cents. February contracts gained 0.350 cents to close at 235.850 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 359.825 cents a pound, down 4.850 cents. April futures lost 4.950 […] Read more

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Alberta Beef Producers gives update on potential withdrawal from CCA

Finances, governance structure remain the key issues for the commission

By Alexis Kienlen 2 days ago

Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta Beef Producers chair Doug Roxburgh discusses ABP’s plan to leave CCA during a producer’s meeting.

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Canadian hog sector set for strong margins in 2026 says FCC

By Geralyn Wichers 3 days ago

Strong demand for Canadian pork and lower feed costs seem set to support hog margins in 2026 says Farm Credit Canada.

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Argentina’s beef export revenue reaches record in 2025

By Reuters 3 days ago

Argentina’s beef export revenues hit a record $3.7 billion (C$5.0 billion) in 2025, up 22.3 per cent from the previous year, the country’s economy ministry said on Friday.

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink ahead of semi-annual inventory report

By Geralyn Wichers 3 days ago

Chicago cattle futures fell on Thursday ahead of the USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report. Hog futures were mixed. Most-traded April live cattle contracts settled at 237.275 cents a pound, down 1.450 cents. June live cattle closed at 233.275 cents per pound, down 1.175 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle futures closed at 365.125 cents a pound, […] Read more

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Rural municipalities push legalization of raw milk onto provincial agenda

Despite warnings from scientists, a raw milk advocate says legalizing its sale in Alberta will minimize the risks

By Jeff Melchior 3 days ago

Reading Time: 5 minutes Drinking raw milk comes with numerous risks, but proponents of a proposed amendment to Alberta’s Food and Drug Act say legalizing its sale could be a boon for small farms in the province.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain, hogs fall back

By Geralyn Wichers 4 days ago

Chicago cattle futures made gains on Wednesday while hogs fell back. Most-active April live cattle closed at 238.725 cents a pound, up 1.325 cents. June contracts settled at 234.450 cents per pound, a gain of 1.200 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 3.850 cents to settle at 365.850 cents per pound. April contracts closed […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle retreat, hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers 5 days ago

Chicago cattle futures retreated on Tuesday as regions of the U.S. reopened following snowstorms. “Weather impacts on the cattle market should begin to loosen up starting today as the region thaws,” StoneX said in a note. Most-active April live cattle futures lost 0.600 cents to close at 237.400 cents a pound. June contracts closed at […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Western Canadian calf prices ratchet higher

By Jerry Klassen 6 days ago

For the week ending January 24, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10/cwt lower to $10/cwt higher compared to seven days earlier. The market was quite variable depending on flesh conditions and genetic quality. Prices for backgrounded yearlings or fall placed calves were steady to $5 higher on larger packages on controlled weight gain diets; […] Read more

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Livestock, News

Scientists discover cause of pig ear necrosis

The research findings include development of a vaccine that will help producers control the disfiguring disease

By Alexis Kienlen January 25, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes After years of research, a University of Saskatchewan research team has discovered new information about pig ear necrosis and how to control it.

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