Livestock Management
Chicago hog futures rallied on Monday after a long slide. Cattle futures also jumped with all feeder contracts hitting upward limits. Most-active December lean hog contracts closed at 82.775 cents a pound, up 3.375 cents. February futures settled at 82.825 cents per pound, up 3.475 cents. Pork carcass cutout value ended the afternoon at $100.22 […] Read more
Livestock Management
Argentine beef plan angers ranchers
U.S. farmers are criticizing president Donald Trump’s suggestion that the country may import more beef from Argentina.
Canfax cattle market report – November 6, 2025
The western Canadian fed market softened for the fifth consecutive week during the week ending Oct. 24, with prices falling…
The Western Producer Livestock Report – November 6, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for November 6, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data…
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Global meat packer prepares for cattle shortage
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Feeder market softens as demand for cattle weakens
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Dormant seeding forages frees up farmer time and gets ahead of weeds
Dormant seeding isn’t common practice and can appear daunting, but there are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge
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Saskatchewan dairy farm breeds international champion
A Saskatchewan bred cow made history at the 2025 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, when she was named grand…
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Breaking down successful winter feeding into six steps
It’s that time of year when it is important to start planning for a cow herd’s winter feeding program. Here…
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B.C. ostriches now to be culled after ruling: CFIA
Birds are now to be culled from a British Columbia ostrich operation that sought to bypass standard federal practice in…
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The Western Producer Livestock Report – November 13, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for November 13, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
Canfax cattle market report – November 13, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for November 13, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
Feeder cattle market drops sharply with some exceptions
For the week ending Nov. 1, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $15-$30 per hundredweight lower compared to seven days earlier.
Saskatchewan dairy farm breeds international champion
Dairy’s best is always on display at World Dairy Expo, and this year a Saskatchewan bred-Holstein took the big prize
A Saskatchewan bred cow made history at the 2025 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, when she was named grand champion in the five-year-old Holstein class.
Dormant seeding forages frees up farmer time and gets ahead of weeds
Dormant seeding isn’t common practice and can appear daunting, but there are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge
Dormant seeding isn’t common practice and can appear daunting, but there are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge
B.C. ostriches culled, CFIA confirms
Ostriches on an embattled Edgewood, B.C. farm have been culled after a prolonged legal battle, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs end week on high note
Cattle contracts and nearby hog futures ended the week on a high note after a week rife with losses. Most-traded December lean hog futures closed at 79.400 cents a pound, up 0.425 cents. February contracts lost 0.475 cents to settle at 79.350 cents per pound. The USDA reported pork carcass cutout value at $98.98 per […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slow descent
Chicago cattle futures fell on Thursday but to a lesser degree compared to Wednesday’s limit-down drop. Most-active December live cattle closed down 1.750 cents to 218.775 cents per pound. February contracts settled at 216.750 cents a pound, down 1.375 cents. Most-active January feeder contracts closed down 4.375 cents at 315.600 cents a pound. March contracts […] Read more
Breaking down successful winter feeding into six steps
It’s that time of year when it is important to start planning for a cow herd’s winter feeding program. Here are six steps I think are necessary to consider when getting your feed tested.
