Insights and Stories on Beef Cattle

National cattle producer group rebrands

Jul. 7, 2022 at 2:45 pm CDT

Canada’s national beef cattle producer body is rebranding under a slightly shorter new name that serves in part to clear away any potential whiff of a guys-only club. The organization formerly known as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association on Thursday launched what it describes as a “a new brand identity, highlighting […]

Klassen: Feeder cattle trade at 52-week highs

Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:24 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Health Canada to slap warning labels on sugary, salty and fatty foods

Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:42 am CDT

By Ismail Shakil

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures ease ahead of U.S. holiday weekend

Jun. 29, 2022 at 3:53 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle mixed on seasonal slump, domestic demand worries

Jun. 28, 2022 at 4:26 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter

Klassen: Feeder cattle trend higher, favourable beef outlook

Jun. 28, 2022 at 8:31 am CDT

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8 to as much as $12 higher; mid-weight feeders in the range of 700-800 pounds were also $8-10 higher. Calves under 700 pounds were unchanged to $6 higher. The feeder market took a fortuitous bounce last week. Major feedlots were extremely aggressive […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Hog, live cattle futures fall on recession fears

Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:25 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters – CME Group live cattle and hog futures fell on Thursday, pressured by growing fears of a recession that could cut demand for pricey meats, traders said. Losses accelerated due to fund liquidation as the end of the quarter nears. But feeder cattle futures were firm as […]

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Hog futures retreat from two-month high; cattle also fall

Jun. 22, 2022 at 3:51 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters – CME Group cattle futures fell on Wednesday, as surprise deliveries in Texas showed that cash market supplies were higher than expected, traders said. Hog futures were lower, snapping a streak of four straight higher closes as traders locked in profits from the market’s move to a […]

By Mark Weinraub

Klassen: Barley price forecasts enhance feeder cattle demand

Jun. 21, 2022 at 3:19 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged. Heifer and steer calves were quoted steady to $3 lower on average but the market was harder to define due to limited numbers. Small packages of calves of various quality resulted in the wide-ranging price structure. Buying interest for […]

By Jerry Klassen

How to start rotational grazing

Jun. 16, 2022 at 3:09 pm CDT

After the drought last year, are you looking for a change for your summer pastures? Switching from a continuous grazing system to one that provides a rest period for the plants is one way to help plants recover from drought, while also helping protect plants during future droughts. A rotational […]

By Jill Burkhardt