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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed Tuesday

Mar. 18, 2025 at 3:25 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Tuesday, seeing continued strength in the front months at the close while edging lower in the more deferred contracts.

U.S. grains: Chicago grains down on U.S.-Russia call, planting intentions

Mar. 18, 2025 at 2:43 pm CDT

By Renee Hickman Reuters

Pulse Weekly: Manitoba conditions on the right track

Mar. 18, 2025 at 2:26 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

With beer drinking down in U.S., barley farmers now fear tariffs

Mar. 18, 2025 at 10:45 am CDT

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

Klassen: Feeder cattle market jumps back to historical highs

Mar. 18, 2025 at 9:46 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

factory workers processing chickens in a food plant

Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent

Mar. 18, 2025 at 9:32 am CDT

Chicago/Washington | Reuters – The Trump administration said on Mar. 17 that it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly, raising concerns among advocacy groups about worker health and food safety. The U.S. Department of Agriculture decision is a victory for meat companies and industry associations […]

By Leah Douglas Tom Polansek

Value of Canadian farmland ‘robust’ but cracks are appearing

Mar. 18, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT

The average value of Canada’s cultivated farmland grew by 9.3 per cent in 2024, less than its growth in 2023 but nevertheless a “robust” number, says the chief economist of Farm Credit Canada, which released its annual Farmland Values Report March 18.

By Jeff Melchior

Cancelling consumer carbon price a ‘step in the right direction’ says Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Mar. 17, 2025 at 4:21 pm CDT

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says new Prime Minister Mark Carney's removal of the consumer carbon tax will provide much-needed relief for farmers.

By Geralyn Wichers

Chicago, Illinois, USA - March 28, 2022: Chicago Board of Trade office in Chicago. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the world's oldest futures and options exchanges.

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on fears of wind damage to US crop

Mar. 17, 2025 at 3:34 pm CDT

Chicago wheat futures surged on Monday as wind storms in U.S. grain belts caused concerns about crop damage and traders hoped reduced Russian exports could generate more demand for U.S. supplies, according to analysts.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

Closeup side view of unrecognizable woman choosing some fresh meat at local supermarket.

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hog futures see strong start to week

Mar. 17, 2025 at 3:30 pm CDT

Both live and feeder cattle futures made healthy gains to start the trading week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and boxed beef continued to climb on strong consumer demand.

By Geralyn Wichers