Alberta producers say they may be at generational crossroads as municipality proposes lease rate policy change
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Sparks fly over grazing lease market
Alberta producers say they may be at generational crossroads as municipality proposes lease rate policy change
University of Manitoba honours three agricultural alumni
Cathey Day, Fred Greig and Kim McConnell recently received certificates of merit from the University of Manitoba
Cathey Day, Fred Greig and Kim McConnell were chosen for the University of Manitoba’s 2025 certificates of merit from the agricultural and food sciences faculty.
Klassen: Lower feed grain prices set to enhance feeder cattle prices
For the week ending July 19, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets surge on New World screwworm fears
For the week ending July 12, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves weighing 550-800 pounds were quoted $5 lower to as much as $10 higher.
Research chair focuses on profitability
New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability
A new research chair role, working out of the University of Manitoba, will look at the economics of Canada’s beef business.
U.S. livestock: Record highs in cattle futures
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to set new records on Tuesday, as improving packer margins, strong demand and chart-based buying provided support. August feeder cattle futures were up by 5.400 cents per pound at 319.125 cents per pound. The August live cattle contract gained 4.075 cents per pound at 219.975 cents at […] Read more
Ergot feed research continues with beef cattle
A grad student from the University of Saskatchewan is considering various treatments to better manage ergot feedconsumption
U of S grad student Darby Meyer has been researching how to use ergot-affected grain for feedlot cattle.
Metagenomics change how disease is diagnosed
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan use the technique to identify disease through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
Metagonomic sequencing has helped researchers learn more about respiratory disease pathogens because the process canprovide new information on pathogens that were previously hard to identify
Klassen: Feeder market may have overextended to the upside
For the week ending July 4, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada due to holidays on July 1 and July 4. Major auction markets in the U.S. were also closed or had limited numbers on offer. Prices quoted from south of the border were steady to $4 higher on average but the market was hard to define.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.
