Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, finding some support from fresh details on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plans to deal with new world screwworm.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures retreated on Thursday in a profit-taking and technical setback after three sessions of gains and as disappointing weekly beef export sales data weighed on the market.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures closed with small gains on Monday after Friday's fall. Lean hog futures were also up.| Alberta Farmer Express
On August 1, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association raised the provincial portion of its check-off, raising the total check-off from $4.50 to $5.25 per head.| Canadian Cattlemen