Feeder market feels vulnerable at historical highs | The Western Producer
For the week ending Sept. 27 western Canada feeder markets traded $10 per hundredweight higher to $10 lower compared to seven days earlier.| The Western Producer
Horses are creatures of consistency. Their bodies and nervous systems are designed for steady, rhythmic movement, low-intensity grazing and regular social interaction.| The Western ProducerThe Western Producer
Canadian cattle producers shouldn’t be worried about the New World screwworm, which has become a massive concern for ranchers in Mexico and is threatening the southern United States| The Western ProducerThe Western Producer
Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said on Wednesday that Mexico and the United States have not yet set a date to resume Mexican cattle exports amid an outbreak of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
This year’s change in the provincial checkoff has allowed the Saskatchewan Cattle Association to breathe a little easier when it comes to finances.| The Western ProducerThe Western Producer
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at 241.175 cents. However, more deferred months were lower. Feeder cattle saw a continuation of Wednesday’s selloff, with the November contract down 2.775 cents at 361.450 […] Read more| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Canadian Cattle Association cites little effort to fix ‘non-tariff barriers,’ which they say have already been a problem for getting Canadian beef market access to the U.K.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
It’s important for the safety of producers and everyone else dealing with their stock that handling equipment is functional and safe.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Eric Steeves says raising sheep on forages grown under solar panels provided economic stability and perhaps even saved his family’s fifth generation southern Alberta grain farm.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped sharply on Wednesday, reacting to comments from United States President Donald Trump calling on the cattle sector to lower prices. The December live cattle contract lost 5.600 cents per pound on Wednesday, at 239.825 cents. Feeder cattle were down their daily limit of 9.250 cents per pound […] Read more| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announcement on import regulations for feeder calves caused some confusion on the administrative side of Canada’s cattle industry earlier this month| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Tuesday, seeing a continuation of Monday’s gains as values remain near record highs. The ongoing shutdown of the United States government will likely delay the publication of monthly cattle on feed data scheduled to come out on Friday. However, market expectations are for a […] Read more| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
U.S. farmers criticized President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the country may import more beef from Argentina, after they recently lost out to the South American nation on soybean sales to top buyer China.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Western Canadian yearling prices traded back up to historical highs over the week ended Oct. 18, while calf markets made fresh highs at many locations. Western Canadian yearlings off grass traded $5-$10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Steer calves in the weight range of 550-825 pounds traded $8-$12/cwt higher on average while […] Read more| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
For the week ending Sept. 27 western Canada feeder markets traded $10 per hundredweight higher to $10 lower compared to seven days earlier.| The Western Producer
Western Producer Livestock Report for October 2, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sales insights.| The Western Producer
For the week ending Sept. 6, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.| The Western Producer
Western Producer Livestock Report for September 18, 2025. See U.S. & Canadian hog prices, Canadian bison & lamb market data and sale insight.| The Western Producer
When moving cattle, the safety of handlers and their animals boils down to three things: the cattle, the handling system and team behaviour.| The Western Producer
A diminished cattle herd and recent auction mart closures doesn't mean a general trend of decline among Manitoba livestock auctions.| The Western Producer
August’s moisture provided welcome relief, but the long-term drought is still affecting water supplies, feed availability and pastures.| The Western Producer
The MD of Taber remains at a crossroads, weighing the interests of generating revenue for public services with conserving native grasslands.| The Western Producer
Research shows a rest stop during lengthy transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.| The Western Producer
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.| The Western Producer
Long-time Alberta cattle rancher discusses how he adjusts his grazing and feeding plans based on conditions.| Canadian Cattlemen
