Insights and Stories on Beef Cattle

Indian court suspends ban on beef cattle trade

May. 30, 2017 at 1:48 pm CDT

New Delhi | Reuters — An Indian court suspended on Tuesday a government ban on the trade of cattle for slaughter, a lawyer involved in the case said, giving some relief to Muslim-dominated beef and leather industries that employ millions of poor workers. The Madurai bench of the Madras High […]

India cattle trade ban to halt beef exports

May. 29, 2017 at 7:31 pm CDT

By Mayank Bhardwaj

U.S. April feedlot cattle placements jump to 14-year high

May. 26, 2017 at 2:49 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

JBS shares soar as speculation mounts over crisis fallout

May. 25, 2017 at 4:51 pm CDT

By Ana Mano

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

May. 22, 2017 at 4:05 pm CDT

By Jerry Klassen

U.S., China accelerate beef talks

May. 22, 2017 at 2:49 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Talks on restarting U.S. beef exports to China are moving fast and final details should be in place by early June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday, allowing U.S. farmers to vie for business that has been lost by rival Brazil. As part of […]

By Tom Polansek

There’s a lot to love about Sussex cattle — but try finding any

May. 19, 2017 at 10:23 am CDT

I recently toured a South African farm that is home to the country’s most highly valued Sussex bull — a beautiful stud that recently appeared on the cover of one of the nation’s leading agricultural publications. South Africa is in the worst drought in 100 years, so bad that cattle […]

By Alexis Kienlen

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

May. 15, 2017 at 8:57 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels although lighter weight categories experienced week-over-week gains of $8 to as much as $12. The fed cattle market went through a correction, with live sales quoted from $181 to $186, down from the last week average trade of $195. This […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S., China agree to first trade steps under 100-day plan

May. 12, 2017 at 6:40 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters –– The U.S. and China have agreed to take action by mid-July to increase access for U.S. financial firms and expand trade in beef and chicken among other steps as part of Washington’s drive to cut its trade deficit with Beijing. The deals are the first results […]

By ayesha-rascoe Michael Martina

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets erupt

May. 8, 2017 at 8:30 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10-$13 above week-ago levels and in some cases as high as $20. Buying interest exploded early in the week as adverse weather wreaked havoc across the U.S. southern Plains. Demand for replacements continued to intensify as the fed cattle prices surged. Alberta packers experienced […]

By Jerry Klassen