Insights and Stories on Beef Cattle

beef cattle in a feedlot in Western Canada

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Aug. 15, 2025 at 3:57 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, finding some support from fresh details on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plans to deal with new world screwworm.

Animal health worker Eduardo Lugo treats the wounds of a cow as Chihuahua ranchers intensify surveillance for the screwworm after the U.S. suspended cattle imports following the detection of the parasite in southern Mexico, at the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union, in Nuevo Palomas, Mexico May 16, 2025.

USDA to build Texas facility to fight flesh-eating screwworm

Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:04 pm CDT

By Leah Douglas Reuters Tom Polansek

Klassen: Lower U.S. calf crop supports Canadian feeder cattle market

Jul. 29, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins

Jul. 28, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

closeup of a cow with horns, blue sky and trees in the background

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Jul. 25, 2025 at 4:32 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Tom Polansek

two cows feeding at a trough in a feedlot

Research continues on ergot-impacted grain and its effect on beef cattle

Jul. 25, 2025 at 10:02 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Ergot is increasingly creeping into cereals in Western Canada, as well as into cattle feed. If grain has been contaminated by the fungus, it will be refused for human consumption and sent to the livestock industry. Darby Meyer, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, has […]

By Janelle Rudolph

Feed Grain Weekly: Buyers holding off from making purchases

Jul. 24, 2025 at 11:43 am CDT

Weak demand continues to hamper prices for feed barley and wheat, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

U.S. livestock: Cattle prices down, hogs rise again

Jul. 18, 2025 at 3:12 pm CDT

Live and cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange retreated for a second session, while lean hogs extended their rally. The August live cattle contract declined by 12.5 U.S. cents per hundredweight to end the day at US$223.550 and showing a weekly gain of US$1.350. October live cattle lost 50 […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Why post-drought pasture management matters for beef farmers

Jul. 17, 2025 at 10:52 pm CDT

Pasture management is always important, but it is especially important following a drought. During these challenging periods, pastures may suffer and degrade, resulting in the loss of valuable forage, soil erosion and diminished fertility. Drought effects linger, affecting land and plant life productivity even after the rains return. Effective management strategies are essential […]

By Bruce Derksen

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

Jul. 17, 2025 at 3:12 pm CDT

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed small losses on Thursday, while lean hog futures made gains in consecutive sessions. The August live cattle contract declined 22.5 U.S. cents per hundredweight to end the day at US$223.675. Meanwhile, October live cattle dropped 42.5 U.S. cents/cwt to […]