Livestock Management
Organic consumption is up in Canada, but the number of operators is on the decline.
Livestock Management
Organic sales up but operators down
Canadians spent $9.75 billion on organic products last year, an 8.2 per cent increase over the previous year
U.S. livestock: Cattle at fresh highs, hogs weaken
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to fresh highs on Tuesday, as tight supplies and the ongoing closure of the U.S./Mexican border to cattle from Mexico kept values well supported. The December live cattle contract gained 1.750 cents per pound at 246.500 cents. Chart-based positioning contributed to the gains, according to participants, with […] Read more
The Western Producer Livestock Report – October 16, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for October 16, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.
Canfax cattle market report – October 16, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for October 16, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
The highs are in place for the feeder market
An influx of calves over the past week resulted in the softer tone that was seen in the overall feeder cattle complex
For the week ending Oct. 4, western Canadian grass yearling markets traded steady to $5-$8 per hundredweight lower on average compared to seven days earlier.
House ag committee to undertake several studies
Members set a full agenda as the fall sitting begins, starting wtih a look at regulatory reform and red tape reduction
The House of Commons standing agriculture committee has set its agenda for the coming months. Members began the fall sitting with a two-hour update on international trade
Tick research from the University of Manitoba focuses on insects and testing
Manitoba researchers are looking into the effects of tick and fly disease in cattle
Manitoba researchers are looking into the effects of tick and fly disease in cattle.
More work wanted on removing red tape
Industry says CFIA, PMRA must become more efficient
REGINA — Canadian farmers risk falling further behind competitors if two main federal agencies don’t become more efficient and responsive to what the industry needs, said witnesses appearing before the House of Commons agriculture committee. Industry representatives said Canada lags in many areas. Approvals and decisions take too long and rely on old processes, such […] Read more
Alberta irrigation project on grasslands approved
Environmental concerns raised by Alberta conservation groups over irrigation expansion project within rural municipality
Livestock inspection costs increase in Saskatchewan
The Sept. 1 50-cent increase to livestock inspection fees may seem like another hit when everything is going up, but the chief executive officer of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan said producers should consider the value they receive in return.
