Livestock Management
The cattle producers behind an abattoir in southeastern Saskatchewan say they’re happy to share their plans with others who want to take on the same challenge.
Livestock Management
Abattoir offers new market options
A health-inspected facility that opened in Saskatchwan last summer could be replicated in other communities, says a director
Canadian Pork Council meets with U.S. and Mexican counterparts
North American pork sector committed to food security, responsible production
Leaders of the North American pork sector reaffirmed their commitment to producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork at a recent trilateral meeting held in Niagara on the Lake, Ont.
U.S. livestock: New contract highs for live cattle
Live cattle futures hit new contract highs on Wednesday while cattle futures came close and lean hog futures continued to recover from recent lows. The August live cattle contract gained US$1.500 per hundredweight to finish the day at US$223.900, 50 cents below the new contract high reached earlier on Wednesday. The October contract rose US$1.475/cwt […] Read more
Manitoba Crop Report: More scattered rains across the province
Crops advance in their development in dry, wet conditions
More scattered showers across Manitoba helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 13, 2025.
Putting genomics for replacement heifer selection to the test
Extension specialist shares details of genomics study on commercial beef herds at Ag in Motion 2025
Livestock extension specialist Chelsey Siemens discussed her study on genomic testing as a tool for commercial replacement female selection at AIM 2025 near Langham, Sask.
VIDEO: Cattle markets set to move beyond record highs in late 2026
Cattle prices may be at record highs, but they are nearing the peak of a five-year cycle, livestock market analyst Jerry Klassen told farmers attending this year’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan. Klassen said the feeder market this winter will benefit from continued strong demand, shorter supplies and cheaper feed prices as […] Read more
Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa
Yellow flowers could help scientists breed new varieties that cope with dry conditions
Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop's drought tolerance.
Ag in Motion shows four barley varieties on a single plot
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher shares feed crop trial at Ag In Motion 2025
Kui Liu, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist, has been trialling a mix of barley varieties to address crop issues. A plot with this mix is on display at Ag in Motion 2025.
First annual Ag in Motion Junior Cattle Show kicks off with a bang
Ag in Motion 2025 had its first annual junior cattle show on July 15. The show hosted more than 20 exhibitors ranging from ages six to 21. There were three main components for the show: judging, showmanship and the different classes of cattle. Follow all our Ag in Motion coverage here The judging portion was […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed
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 October live cattle contract added […] Read more
