Insights and Stories on Cattle

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

Jul. 15, 2025 at 3:04 pm CDT

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday recovered their losses from Monday. However, lean hog prices were mixed. August live cattle gained US$3.050 per hundredweight to close at US$222.400/cwt. Tuesday’s high of US$222.750 was the contract’s second-highest daily high ever behind US$223.275 on Friday. The […]

A group of cattle rest by a coulee early in the morning following a big rain near Fairview, Alta.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Jul. 14, 2025 at 3:18 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Jul. 11, 2025 at 2:55 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed despite fresh supply threats

Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:25 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in a slow decline

Jul. 10, 2025 at 1:02 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness

Jul. 9, 2025 at 10:37 am CDT

Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.

By Adam Peleshaty

U.S. livestock: Record highs in cattle futures

Jul. 8, 2025 at 3:35 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to set new records on Tuesday, as improving packer margins, strong demand and chart-based buying provided support. August feeder cattle futures were up by 5.400 cents per pound at 319.125 cents per pound. The August live cattle contract gained 4.075 cents per […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

U.S. livestock: Cattle climb higher out of long weekend

Jul. 7, 2025 at 3:29 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Monday, hitting fresh highs in the feeder market after the Independence Day weekend while live cattle lagged to the upside. August feeder cattle futures were up by 4.225 cents per pound at 313.725 cents per pound. The August live cattle […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

cow with a virtual fencing collar and a calf beside her

Virtual fencing for beef cattle gains momentum in Canada

Jun. 13, 2025 at 9:18 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Virtual fencing is growing rapidly as more companies are sprouting up with variations of the technology and more trials are happening across the country. For producers interested in adopting virtual fencing, understanding the differences between technologies, Canadian research and associated costs is crucial. Vence In 2022, the […]

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

Manitoba rancher manages change through education

May. 9, 2025 at 9:23 am CDT

Glacier FarmMedia – Brett McRae, a rancher from Brandon, Man., recognizes how necessary versatility is in a changing industry. “Where’s the need? What is the market telling us that it’s looking for, and how can we provide that?” he says. In recent years he has made changes to his operation […]

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

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