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U.S. livestock: Lean hogs end limit-up on African swine fever jitters

Oct. 24, 2018 at 4:34 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures surged on Wednesday as concerns about the spread of African swine fever, particularly in China, fueled buying that took some contracts up by as much as their daily trading limits. Additional support in actively traded December futures stemmed from the […]

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

Oct. 23, 2018 at 9:00 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rebound on supply reports

Oct. 22, 2018 at 4:01 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

EU clear to start talks to increase U.S. beef imports

Oct. 19, 2018 at 7:06 pm CDT

By Reuters

Scotland identifies ‘classical’ BSE case

Oct. 19, 2018 at 4:13 pm CDT

By Reuters

Canadian cattle’s access to Philippines restored

Oct. 18, 2018 at 8:19 pm CDT

The regulatory path has been cleared to resume exports of live Canadian cattle to the Philippines, reopening a market worth an estimated $8 million per year. The federal government on Monday announced the resumed export clearance, along with new market access for Canadian sheep and goat genetics exports to both […]

By Dave Bedard

Klassen: Stronger demand supports feeder market

Oct. 16, 2018 at 9:42 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets jumped $2-$5 last week, after adverse weather caused buyers to shy away earlier in October. Major feedlot operators were very aggressive on quality yearling packages and heavier weaned vaccinated calves. Many operations have limited ownership at this time of year because wet, cold weather conditions […]

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Feeder market softens on adverse weather

Oct. 8, 2018 at 9:02 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable due to adverse weather. Rain and snow plagued much of the Prairies, which dictated buying behaviour. Yearlings traded within $5 on either side of unchanged; major feedlots focused on local cattle, which caused the Alberta markets to trade […]

By Jerry Klassen

Maple Leaf to buy Quebec pepperoni processor

Oct. 4, 2018 at 10:27 pm CDT

Meat processor Maple Leaf Foods plans to boost its space in the pepperoni and dry-cured meats market with a deal for Montreal-based Viau Foods. Toronto-based Maple Leaf announced Tuesday it will pay $215 million, including $30 million in Maple Leaf shares, for Viau, which today bills itself as “Canada’s most […]

By GFM Staff

Klassen: Improving margins underpin feeder market

Oct. 2, 2018 at 1:28 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings advanced $2-$5 while calves were unchanged to $3 higher. April live cattle futures are in a bull market; I’ve had many calls from producers and all I tell them is that April live cattle futures are in a bull market. Just as important, […]

By Jerry Klassen