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01 April 2022

Live cattle futures closed lower - CME
Lean hogs retreat after contract highs...

31 March 2022

Genetic testing for early diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease
A diagnostic test to identify BRD could be possible...

Cattle futures mostly close lower - CME
Hog futures end lower as well...

30 March 2022

US wheat and corn futures fall amidst ceasefire talks
Grain supplies are still tight, despite potential Ukraine-Russia ceasefire...

Cattle futures rise as grains fall - CME
Beef prices tend to rise in spring as BBQ season begins...

29 March 2022

Cattle end lower, lean hog futures climb - CME
June live cattle settles down after USDA report released...

Benefits of early calving increasing due to late winter warming
Selecting the right calving time increases efficiency...

28 March 2022

Live cattle make gains, hog futures set new contract highs
The amount of cattle on feed on 1 March is 101% of last year...

US announces more funding to expand meat processing capacity
$23.6 million available for meat, poultry readiness grant program...

25 March 2022

Iowa swine sire fertility research has implications for cattle
The research could tackle infertility issues in cattle...

Louis Dreyfus reports jump in annual profit
Group net profit up 82.5% over last year, EBITA up 22.6%...

Hog futures mostly lower, cattle firm - CME
February cattle on feed placements were 106.1% of last year...

24 March 2022

Early calving benefits are increasing thanks to late winter warming
On rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth (weight) by supplying high-quality forage when its most needed, according to a study by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS)....

US farm groups push to sow on protected land
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the move is premature...

Feeder cattle, lean hog futures rise - CME
Live cattle contracts rose above the 20-day moving average...

23 March 2022

Cattle futures weak, hog futures mixed - CME
Traders expect tight supplies until summer...

US-based JBS operations continue to drive performance
Steady meat trade flows to Asian markets also drive performance...

22 March 2022

Cattle futures fall, hog futures firm - CME
Traders concerned about excess supply, large finishing weights...

21 March 2022

FDA approves new prescription antibiotic option for cattle, pigs
The antibiotic treats organisms associated with BRD, foot rot and pinkeye...

Cattle futures rise, hog futures slip - CME
Traders uncertain about consumer demand amidst rising food prices...

Four soil nutrient and herbicide considerations for 2022
A “black swan” is an unpredictable event with potentially catastrophic consequences, which may be a fair description of 2022. ...

Biosecurity survey to benefit cow-calf production
Oklahoma State University researchers will conduct a survey with cow-calf producers as a means to improve biosecurity measures in cow-calf operations....

18 March 2022

Wheat recovers, corn gains on export demand - CBOT
Long-term uncertainty is wreaking havoc on the market...

Feeder cattle, lean hog futures fall - CME
Traders cite technical trading, higher grains as the cause...

17 March 2022

Tyson Foods plants receive NAMI's environmental awards
Tyson Foods announced that 44 of its plants have been recognized by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) for their positive environmental impact. ...

Feeder cattle rise; live cattle falls - CME
Livestock markets continue to wrestle uncertainty around consumer demand...

16 March 2022

Commodities trader Louis Dreyfus enters plant protein market
The trader is opening a research facility in the US...

Cattle futures climb amid weak broader markets - CME
Gains in nearby hog futures muted...