Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday.
Livestock Management

U.S. livestock: Cattle regain losses, hogs rise
Chicago cattle futures rose on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday's screwworm scare. Lean hog futures also rose.,.

U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case
Human screwworm case was Maryland resident who recovered, state health department says
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case.

The Western Producer Livestock Report – August 28, 2025
Western Producer Livestock Report for August 28, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.

Canfax cattle market report – August 28, 2025
The Canfax cattle market report for August 21, 2025. Fed & feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.

Feeder market consolidates at historical highs
Feedlot margins in Western Canada remain in positive territory, and operations are staying current with production
For the week ending Aug. 16, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged to $10 higher.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slide on human screwworm case report
Lean hog futures rise
Chicago cattle futures fell on Monday after the USDA reported a human case of New World screwworm in the U.S.

U.S. confirms nation’s first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak
USDA criticized by cattle producers for failing to take timely measures to prevent screwworm from entering the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country.

Alberta eases water access for riparian restoration
Small riparian restoration projects in the province will no longer need a licence for temporary water diversion
Alberta government removes requirement for temporary diversion licence to water plants up to 100 cubic metres per day for smaller riparian restoration projects

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory
Cattle futures climbed again on Friday as USDA data showed a continued decline in cattle on feed. Hogs also rose.