Insights and Stories on Livestock

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U.S. livestock: Cattle slip on profit taking, technicals after weak beef export data

Aug. 14, 2025 at 5:16 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures retreated on Thursday in a profit-taking and technical setback after three sessions of gains and as disappointing weekly beef export sales data weighed on the market.

JBS sees US cattle cycle improving from late 2027

Aug. 14, 2025 at 10:37 am CDT

By Ana Mano Reuters roberto-samora

An inspector looking at sides of beef, which are hanging in a cooler.

U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs slip back

Aug. 13, 2025 at 3:58 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide

Aug. 12, 2025 at 4:38 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Alberta Beef Producers refunds almost half the check-off dollars collected from producers. | File photo

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association

Aug. 12, 2025 at 3:28 pm CDT

By Alexis Kienlen

Close up on a white steer poking its head through the fence at a feedlot in Alberta.

Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex

Aug. 12, 2025 at 2:51 pm CDT

For the week ending August 9, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average. Many weight categories notched fresh record highs. Ontario demand was evident across western Canada for calves and yearlings.

By Jerry Klassen

Smithfield Foods raises annual profit forecast as hog business recovers

Aug. 12, 2025 at 11:44 am CDT

Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.

By Anuja Bharat Mistry Reuters Tom Polansek