Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures ticked higher on Thursday on a short-covering bounce, though a weaker cash market and concerns around consumer demand for beef continued to weigh on the market. Cattle futures also benefited from rising grains futures, which steadied ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly supply and […] Read more
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Petition launched over grazing lease controversy
Battle for grazing and irrigated land continues for rural residents of southern Alberta municipality
Battle continues between the need for generation of tax revenue from irrigation and the preservation of native grasslands in southern Alberta rural municipality.
Rest stops of no benefit to feeder calves during long hauls, according to researchers
Recent research confirms earlier findings that rest stops offer no health or welfare benefits to beef calves
Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.
U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed
Most Chicago cattle futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday’s hard fall. Hogs settled on either side of unchanged. Most-active October live cattle futures closed at 231.150 cents per pound, up 0.975 cents. December contracts settled at 232.675 cents a pound, up 1.500 cents. Nearby feeder cattle futures rose, while deferred contracts lost steam. Most-traded October […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle drop sharply, hogs mixed
Chicago cattle futures fell on Tuesday on a hefty technical correction. “I think that’s what we’re seeing now. A correction,” wrote analyst Jefferson Fosse with Walsh Trading. Most-active October live cattle contracts closed at 230.175 cents a pound, down 5.625 cents. December contracts closed down 6.400 cents to 231.175 cents per pound. The market has […] Read more
Animal rights activists take their game to a new playing field
PETA has played a significant role in my professional life over the years but, until recently, it had never encroached into one of my off-work passions — the Canadian Football League.
Trade war may create Canadian economic opportunities
Current tariff woes could open chances for long-term economic growth, consultant says —It’s happened before
Canada’s current tariff woes could open chances for long-term economic growth and a stronger Canadian economy, consultant says — It’s happened before.
Klassen: Feeder market consolidates at historical highs
For the week ending September 6, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis at $525/cwt, up $15/cwt from a week earlier. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $315/cwt. Current breakeven pen closeout […] Read more
Canfax cattle market report – September 11, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for September 11, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
U.S. livestock: Cattle markets mostly higher
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mostly higher on Monday, although the nearby October live cattle contract settled with small losses at the final bell. The October live cattle contract lost 0.175 cents per pound at 235.800 cents while the December contract was up 0.125 cents at 237.575 cents. October feeder cattle futures […] Read more
