July corn futures are 3 to 4 cents lower. July soybean futures are 16 to 17 cents higher. July Chicago wheat is 22 cents lower. Kansas City July wheat futures are 29 cents lower and Minneapolis July wheat futures are 18 cents lower. Livestock prices are mixed this morning. Live cattle cost 45 cents more. […]
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What India’s reversal on wheat exports means for world markets
News What India’s reversal on wheat exports means for world markets May 17, 2022 The price of benchmark wheat futures in Chicago jumped 6% on Monday India’s ban on wheat exports has dealt a further blow to world markets already reeling from tight supplies due to production problems in traditional export powerhouses Canada, Europe and […]
Livestock markets see turnover rise by £83m in 2021
Direct sellers and producers have returned to Wales’ direct selling networks, having increasingly experienced integrated supply chains and lacking cost of production contracts, while livestock markets have reached record prices for stocks across the country. With turnover for all species through the Wales livestock auction system increasing by over £63m to a total of over […]
Livestock and hog futures weaken as high meat prices threaten demand – CME
News Livestock and hog futures weaken as high meat prices threaten demand – CME May 13, 2022 Analysts fear inflation will remain high Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) livestock futures fell on Thursday as high meat prices threaten U.S. demand, Reuters reportedquoting analysts. Worries that inflation could stay high for longer than expected weighed on markets […]
6 Tips to Dramatically Increase Your Chances in the Cattle Farming Business
Dakota Everts directs the Growing Forward program for cooperative credit institution Farm Credit Mid-America, and hosts in person Know how to grow conferences for its young farmer clients (under 35, under 10 years in agriculture). Participants receive two days of instruction to successfully complete their new farm. Everts firmly believes that there are some practical […]
Democrats head to Montana’s Western US District debate in Bozeman
The Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination in the race for the US House’s Western District of Montana were debated on Friday. Issues such as access to health care, child care and transparency of livestock prices revealed differences of opinion. The three candidates – Monica Tranel, Cora Neumann and Tom Winter – met on […]
COLUMN: Farmers hail rains in southern plains | Agriculture / Energy
Happy Mother’s Day market watchers. A very special thank you to all the mothers who take care of us while supporting us. We know who we are… The rain does indeed make grain. And besides, grass. There are plenty of crop and cattle producers in good spirits this week after a week of much needed […]
Beef recovers but supply pressures remain
Report Author: Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Protein Analyst at Rabobank Australia’s national cattle herd continues to recover, although supply chain issues could affect its growth, according to a new report from Rabobank. The seasonal outlook for beef, titled The recovery is well underway but the process will be slowfound that supply chain pressures could impact […]
Rain helps rekindle competition in e-commerce
This offering of 127 6-9 month old crossbred Santa and Santa weaned steers weighing an average of 290kg from Hungerford in West Queensland fetched 662.3c/kg or $1920 per head on Friday Excellent rainfall in central and western Queensland and New South Wales over the previous week helped rekindle buyer competition in Friday’s online cattle trade, […]
Beef so prohibitive!
YASSIR WARDAD | Published: April 30, 2022 08:32:46 | Update: April 30, 2022 10:23:11 Beef prices soared to Tk760 per kilo in an unregulated market in the capital just days before the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Lack of market oversight by relevant government agencies and two municipal corporations encourages traders to set the price at will, market […]
Grain bulls in charge of corn and soybean prices today | Wednesday, April 27, 2022
May corn was the leader in the corn pit as futures hit new contract highs (by ½¢). Final trades for the day rose 15¢, within cents of the day’s high. New crop corn did its best to ride the wave as futures were 8¢ higher in the final trade of the day. Today’s high was […]
Little change in high livestock prices in Ballarat stores
Enclosure: 3500 EYCI: 1085c/kg Charger Rating (against EYCI): +32pts DIRECTIONS: 500-650 kg: $2,940 to $3,490, average of 536 c/kg: 360-500 kg: $2,250 to $3,000 average of 617 c/kg; 280-360kg $1800-$2340, average 656c/kg. HEIFERS: 360-500kg $2030-$2600 for 575c/kg; 280-360kg $1700-$2410, average 618c/kg Sue Freeman, with children Chloe and Zac, of Garibildi sold Angus weanlings, 335kg, for […]
Agents reflect on the hot property market in Western Australia | weekly farm
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, so does the real estate market. This is a sign that the busiest time of the year is coming to an end for sellers and buyers alike. But what have been the ups and downs of the season and what will this mean for the […]
Daybreak April 22: Biden’s incomplete report card
Happy Earth Day. The White House is taking advantage of today to praise the administration’s efforts to fight climate change. President Biden, who pledged a year ago to halve US carbon emissions by 2030, “has launched the most ambitious environmental and climate agenda in history”, says the White House in its Earth Day proclamation. It […]
Changemakers help the reef | Queensland country life
This article is branded content for Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Brigid and Owen Price adopt industry best practices in beef production systems to increase productivity and profits and reduce their environmental footprint for generations to come. The couple and their three children farm in Injune and Rockhampton in the Great Barrier Reef catchment […]
What did the 2021 drought cost the California economy?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) – In addition to farm workers, California’s ongoing drought is impacting the state’s economy in several ways. 23ABC took an in-depth look at a recent study by the University of California Merced in February and look at those impacts. The report was produced by “using surveys, reviews of hydrological information and remote […]
Dairy sector stagnates in Daraa as production costs rise
Dara – Halim Muhammad Cattle herder, Ibrahim, 33, can no longer bear his frequent losses due to the gap between the sale price of milk and production costs in the southern governorate of Daraa, especially following the increase in fodder prices and hay, as well as fresh processing. This has not only impacted cattle herders […]
High Glen Innes cattle prices mean big donations for flood-hit Northern Rivers farmers
Up to $40,000 will be donated to flood-ravaged farmers in Northern Rivers through a “one-time” livestock sale in the town of Glen Innes in northern New South Wales. Northern Tableland farmers hope to raise up to $40,000 for Northern Rivers farmers at annual weaning sales Cattle prices have hit historic highs in recent months and […]
“But all things considered, cattle prices have been high this spring” – DiscoverWestman.com
Covid restrictions, drought conditions and now the Ukraine-Russia war have all contributed to the challenges faced by cattle farmers. Killarney Auction Mart owner Allan Munroe says you don’t have to look far to see how the war in Europe is affecting us here in Manitoba. “I’m sure everyone can see what’s going on at the […]
Cereal prices end the day mixed | Thursday, April 7, 2022
May corn increased by 1¼¢ and December corn by 4¼¢. May soybean futures were 26¢ higher and November 22¼¢ higher. Chicago wheat in May was down 18¼¢, Kansas City wheat in May was down 14¼¢ and Minneapolis wheat in May was down 9¼¢. Livestock prices ended the day lower. Live cattle futures ended the day […]
Rising meat prices hit barbecue joints | Community
In the self-proclaimed “Barbecue Mutton Capital of the World,” barbecue restaurants are beset by rapidly rising prices for mutton – and everything else. “Mutton has tripled in the last six or seven months,” said John Foreman, fifth-generation owner of Old Hickory Bar-BQ. “Slices are $20 a pound now. It’s the highest I’ve ever seen. Old […]
Forage seed depleted, livestock sales up amid impending second year of western-wide drought
Mason Douglass leans on one of his 30 seed trays at Tri-State Seed outside of Connell, Wash. Photo by Anna King/NW News Network Mason Douglass dials his desk phone from a spotless triple-wide planted in gravel land in front of 30 silver corrugated iron silos outside of Connell, Washington. “It’ll probably be a voicemail,” he […]
Breastfeeding special draws crowds at Carrigallen Mart
There was a packed house around the suckler cow ring at Carrigallen Mart on Monday evening March 28, as a special suckler milk sale began at the Co. Leitrim site. The sale attracted particular attention as it featured both a authorisation sale and a reduction sale of quality nursing offspring from two local breeders. While […]
Beef and mutton prices rise in Kohat ahead of Ramazan – Newspaper
KOHAT: In the absence of any effective official control, the butchers here raised the prices of beef and mutton before Ramazan. Butchers were noted to sell beef at 700-750 rupees per kilogram and mutton up to 1,400 rupees per kilogram. The administration after a meeting with officials of the association of butchers had set the […]
Dawn March 29: Biden proposes $2.6 billion USDA raise
President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2023 includes a $2.6 billion, or 9%, increase for the USDA with many of the same themes as the first budget he proposed a year ago. The FY23 proposal prioritizes research, climate adaptation, expanding rural broadband, and addressing equity issues. These priorities also include technical assistance for conservation. The President […]
Certified Angus Beef Annual Premiums Reach Record $182 Million | Livestock
The highly marbled branded product available today is the aggregate result of countless producers meeting consumer taste expectations, driving demand to a 33-year high, said Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax. Photo submitted By Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef Is there enough quality beef? The market doesn’t seem to think so. A bi-annual survey of the […]
Eagle Mountain rancher upset after at least one cow was shot and killed
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — CONTENT WARNING: This story contains sensitive content and images that may upset some readers. An Eagle Mountain rancher is devastated after finding out one of his cows had been shot and killed. Three other cows died on his property last week and although he initially thought they died of disease, he […]
Weekly property report: Fundamentals remain positive, despite a possible rise in interest rates
STRONG commodity prices will support rural property prices even if interest rates rise, two experienced rural property appraisers in northern and southern Australia said last week. In this week’s property review, they explain why. Speaking at Friday’s annual Herron Todd White property briefing, held jointly in Brisbane and Melbourne, HTW’s Director and Head of Valuations […]
Cattle farmers face rising feed costs due to war in Ukraine
With the ongoing war in Ukraine, livestock producers here in Canada are facing increased feed costs. Brenna Grant is a manager at Canfax. “The feed grain market has seen several challenges over the past two months,” she said. “The most important thing is to remember that we had the drought last summer and therefore western […]
Australia’s live cattle trade expected to fall sharply as prices soar
Australia’s live cattle export trade is expected to fall 16% this financial year as record prices force buyers in major Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia, to seek cheaper alternatives. The grim forecast, contained in the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Science’s new quarterly outlook, predicts livestock exports will peak at 649,000 head […]
Food inflation made Tyson Stock a winner. But this analyst downgraded the shares.
Text size Tyson Food was downgraded by a BMO Capital analyst. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Tyson Foods has thrived during the pandemic as the meat producer passed on rising costs by raising prices. But BMO Capital analyst Kenneth Zaslow downgraded the stock citing its weakened outlook on beef profitability. Zaslow downgraded its rating to Market Perform […]
Crop and Livestock Prices Soar | News
Ask farmers what their worries are this spring and you won’t hear much about temperatures or rainfall. “The weather so far is not our sworn enemy this year,” said Terry Crouse, Southern States director at Romney. Instead, suppliers, producers and sellers talk about rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Ukraine is one of the […]
Farmers in Tiruppur district let cattle graze in fields as price of women’s fingers drops to Rs 10 per kg – The New Indian Express
Express press service TIRUPPUR: As the purchase prices of ladyfingers drop to Rs 10 per kilogram, farmers are leaving crops on their farmlands in Pongalur block in Tiruppur district to graze cattle. Speaking to TNIE, farmer M Kanagaraj said, “We have been farming women’s finger for generations. I sow 30 cent okra seeds towards the […]
Yara cuts fertilizer production in Europe amid rising gasoline prices
News Yara cuts fertilizer production in Europe amid rising gasoline prices March 09, 2022 Operational capacity in Italy and France will drop to 45% by the end of the week Norway’s Yara, one of the world’s biggest fertilizer makers, is cutting ammonia and urea production in Italy and France due to soaring natural gas prices, […]
Fuel prices in El Paso could hit records by Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Borderland residents are seeing gasoline prices top $4 a gallon, diesel nearing $5 and AAA says El Paso could break fuel price records in the coming days. “If we continue to see the current trend, we’ll break that record tomorrow,” said Daniel Armbruster, AAA, Texas and New Mexico spokesman. “Right […]
What are the most expensive houses sold in Natomas?
A Sacramento home that sold for $9 million topped the list of the most expensive home sales in Natomas in February. A total of 115 real estate sales were recorded in the area, with an average price of $619,822. The average price per square foot was $327. The prices in the list below are for […]
Conflict in Ukraine sparks calls for beef price of 430-450p/kg
Horrifying scenes of conflict in Ukraine have rattled global markets and driven costs beyond the previous break-even point of 420p/kg for butchers. Farmer buying groups on Friday reported a 7p/litre rise in red diesel in just four hours as oil hit a seven-year high. A jump from £50 to £100 per head of cattle in […]
Commodity Profitability for Farmers – Butler County Times-Gazette
By Frank J. Buchman “Grain prices are at near record highs, so what should a farmer do?” There were no definitive answers, but the opportunities were explored at a recent farm profits seminar in Ottawa. Tom Leffler, representing Leffler Commodities LLC, reviewed agriculture past, present and future in his presentation entitled “Now What Do You […]
€4.65/kg “on the grid” for heifers as beef prices rise again
Despite news that Russia launched a ‘full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine yesterday, Thursday February 24, beef prices in Ireland have continued to rise. For the second week in a row, beef processors have increased their quotes middle of the week in order to ensure the supply of livestock. Essentially, the price of beef has gone up […]
Family farmers fight against corporate farming
Even though the cards are often stacked against us, farmers are the best optimists. I’m a 4th generation cattle and grain farmer and right now I’m optimistic that for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt with the Packer and Stockers Act of 1921 we have a president trying to take control of enterprise of our […]
Farm Bureau requests update on meat packing investigation
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking the Justice Department for an update on its investigation into the meatpacking industry. “With over 80% of the feeder cattle market controlled by just four major packers, we are concerned about the control of these companies,” AFBF […]
Montana cattlemen struggling despite record beef prices
BILLINGS — Consumers are paying more for just about everything in grocery stores these days, and that certainly includes beef. Beef prices have jumped about 20% in 2021, but many Montana ranchers — who raise the cattle that end up on the dinner table — say they’re not reaping the benefits one might expect. . […]
We fear more war, we fear more drought – Syrian Arab Republic
Climate and conflict hit the agrarian poor in Syria The summer of 2021 has seen record levels of rainfall and a sharp drop in water flow in the Euphrates and other rivers in northeast Syria. In a new report titled “We Fear More War, We Fear More Drought,” PAX conducted dozens of interviews with herders, […]
Local farmers feel the impact of rising inflation
WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years, with one of the biggest increases coming from door-to-door food prices and the cost of meat. Food prices have increased by more than 7% over a 12-month period starting in January 2021 and despite this rising cost, local farmers are not seeing […]
2022 Hog Prices: What Are NI Plants Paying?
According to the LMC (Livestock & Meat Commission), base quotes for R3 grade pigs up to 22kg ranged from 545-550p/kg at plants in Northern Ireland this week. He reported that the average deadweight deadweight hog price in the NI last week rose by 11.8p/kg to 541.3p/kg. Pig prices 2022 Hog throughput at NI plants last […]
More room to pass on high livestock prices to consumers | weekly farm
Processors will remain caught between sky-high cattle prices and plateauing domestic beef consumption for at least the better part of 2022, judging by industry projections. Beef retail price growth is outpacing that of other proteins, putting downward pressure on consumption. Although Meat & Livestock Australia projections indicate that Australians will continue to eat beef at […]
100% cattle clearance at Saintfield
CATTLE FAT; sold at £1585 for a Char Bull 880 kg, £180 per 100 kg. The cows sold at £1545 for an 840 kg Lim, £184 per 100 kg. Fr The cows sold at £1140 for an 820 kg, £139 per 100 kg. The prices of the main; Comber Producer Char Bull £880kg £180 £1585, […]
Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC buys ETF Pacer US Cash Cows 100, Alpine 4 Holdings Inc, Marvell…
investment company Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC (Current portfolio) buys Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF, Alpine 4 Holdings Inc, Marvell Technology Inc, WisdomTree US Efficient Core Fund, International Business Machines Corp, sells Tesla Inc, Johnson Controls International PLC, Moderna Inc, Capital One Financial Corp, ARK Fintech Innovation ETF during the 3 months ended Q4 2021, […]
High demand for stores and livestock at Baltinglass Mart
This 945 kg Simmental cow sold for €2,300 or €2.43/kg Part two of the 47th Annual Fatstock Show and Sale took place at the Baltinglass Mart on Wednesday February 2, featuring cows and heifers. The first part of the sale took place on Wednesday January 26 and consisted mainly of oxen. Agriland was present at […]
Tyson Foods beef profits set to amplify concerns over high meat prices
CHICAGO, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) is expected to report strong results for its beef business in a quarterly earnings report on Monday, as criticism of the Biden administration over high meat prices and processor profits continue to rise. Rising operating margins could draw more unwanted scrutiny from Washington for Tyson and […]
Consumers are likely to switch from beef to chicken this year
MADISON — As the pandemic and its effects have rippled across the world, meat consumers and producers have felt its effects. Brenda Boetel, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, presented the meat supply outlook at a recent event in Madison. As many consumers will attest, […]
Irish beef ‘likely to become more attractive’ in UK market
Irish beef exports are set to gain popularity with UK customers, according to a recently published UK report. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Beef Market Outlook for 2022 highlighted that with Irish cattle “currently at an increased discount to UK cattle”, imports of Irish beef “are likely to become more attractive”, especially if […]
Beef Ranchers: Time to Make a Plan for Spring Grass Growth
Many cattle producers find themselves in a situation where they don’t know what the best course of action is for them when it comes to their spring fertilizer application. With fertilizer prices skyrocketing over the winter months, many farmers are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach – however now is the time to start planning. […]
State by State Hay Summary | Hay, pasture and grazing
Colorado—In the Jan. 20 report, trading activity shows good demand for horse hay markets. Light trade on good demand for dairy hay markets. All markets sold stable this period. According to the January 18 US Drought Monitor High Plains Summary, some improvements have been made to areas of extreme drought this week in southeastern Wyoming, […]
Texas A&M AG Economist Shares Factors and Trends Driving High Meat Prices | Texas A&M
“Usually a high price is a signal to do something. It’s a signal to produce more, whatever, but it’s also a signal for buyers to buy less,” Anderson said. “How consumers react to higher prices, I think, is an important story for this year. People will continue to eat beef, but they will eat a […]
Sow legumes in winter for cheap fertilizer in spring pastures
With nitrogen prices high, Craig Roberts says this winter, it’s important to consider freeze-seeded legumes as an alternative fertilizer source. “2022 is different because fertilizer costs have tripled,” says the state forage specialist at the University of Missouri Extension. “Think of legumes as almost free fertilizer.” Frost seeding, a method of broadcasting seeds to frozen […]
Timmins farmer and plant-based store owner offer alternatives to high beef prices
Timmins’ Danny Farrell isn’t too worried about where his next steak or burger will come from, as he’s been a cattle rancher and has been raising cattle for over twenty years at Mattagami Heights Farm. Knowing that the price of beef is increasingly expensive in grocery stores due to higher shipping costs and labor shortages, […]
As parties focus on caste politics, stray cattle and lack of jobs continue to plague farmers
Kannauj: Difficult to pass by the heavy barbed wire fences of the Kannauj potato farms. Driving through the villages of one of Uttar Pradesh’s greenest belts, men and women guarding their fields are commonplace. Dotted with vast tracts of leafy farms and numerous cold storages, Kannauj and adjacent areas, also known as the Potato Belt, […]
3 Big Things Today, January 20, 2022
1. Soybean futures rise, grains fall overnight Soybean futures were higher in overnight trading on concerns over the weather in South America, while grains fell. Rain fell this week in parts of Argentina, including the states of Entre Rios, Buenos Aires and northeastern La Pampa, Donald Keeney, agricultural meteorologist at Maxar, said in a note […]
Opinion: Beware of unintended consequences for livestock markets
A wise man once said, “Beware of what lies under the banner of reform. He was referring to what economists call the law of unintended consequences. With a recently proposed bill that would establish new federal mandates on the terms of buying and selling livestock, these consequences, while unintended, are predictable and costly. Thanks to […]
Farmers and ranchers thrilled with new action plan to help create a more competitive market | Mount family farms
GREAT FALLS, Mt. – Farmers and ranchers received good news in early 2022 after the White House released a plan to create a fairer, more competitive and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. We spoke with Montana Farmers Union and broke down what farmers and ranchers get paid and how it aims to change […]
Feature: Drought hits more woredas in East Showa, Hararghe areas of Oromia region
By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Ababa, January 15, 2022 – In Oromia region where drought and worsening food crisis is ravaging several woredas mainly in Borana and East Bale areas, more drought reports have been reported in the arid areas of Fentale woreda of the East Showa Zone, West and East Hararghe Zones in East […]
Aiken Back: Washington County Farmer Appointed TN Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Weeks After Leaving Farm Bureau Director Job | WJHL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Washington County farmer Jeff Aiken said he missed his Telford beef farm when he announced he would not seek another term after six years as president of Tennessee. Farm Bureau. On Thursday, however, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced that Aiken would become Tennessee’s assistant commissioner of agriculture on March 1. […]
Turkish farmer tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk
Meta’s highly anticipated virtual reality project, Metaverse, is set to be the start of a whole new era. And while we are excited about all the opportunities this new virtual world could offer us, not all uses of virtual reality are for humans. You may remember our previous coverage of Russian cows equipped with VR […]
Omicron disrupts supermarket supply chains • Farm Policy News
Bloomberg writers Leslie Patton, Elizabeth Elkin and Deena Shanker reported last week that “the highly contagious variant of the omicron virus is disrupt already stressed food supply chains, sickening so many workers that more shortages in grocery stores are almost certain. âSupermarkets have struggled to keep food fully stocked throughout the pandemic due to labor […]
Q&A: New Year’s Agenda
Q&A: New Year’s Agenda With US Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What does the second session of 117 have in store for us?e Congress? A: As we enter the third year of the pandemic, Congress has a full plate as the New Year approaches. There is no doubt that Americans are ready to turn the page […]
Economic Benefits of Mario Villarino’s Preconditioning Programs – Front Porch News Texas
Summary This demonstration of results compared the selling prices of preconditioned cattle (averages) for five consecutive years using a 45-day preconditioning protocol and the selling prices of cattle in 2021 using a 60-day preconditioning protocol. The results indicated a significant difference between the beef prices of preconditioned cattle (+ $ 59.27) in 2021 compared to […]
Year in Review: Demonstrating Results in Hopkins County
Comparison of the selling prices of preconditioned cattle under two protocols (60 days vs 45 days) of preconditioning of cattle in Northeast Texas Mario villarino Cooperator: Association for the Improvement of Beef of Northeast Texas Through Dr Mario A. Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Officer, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected] Summary This demonstration of results compared […]
Beef trade: 2021 ends with 8-year high cattle price
Factory quotes from December claim 2021 ended on a high note for both the livestock trade and demand for beef. Beef farmers have undoubtedly had more than their fair share of pricing difficult years, and the direction of beef prices and demand in recent months has been welcomed by most – if not all – […]
GUNTER: Alberta’s economic future looks bright, despite Trudeau’s mismanagement
Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Lorne gunter Justin Trudeau speaks to supporters at Liberal Party headquarters in Montreal on election night. PHOTO BY JOHN MAHONEY / Montreal Gazette Content of the article My Wednesday column on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s economic mismanagement was national. It was written to appear in all Sun newspapers […]
CME Cattle Futures Rise Amid Supply Problems
CHICAGO, Dec.29 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures soared on Wednesday, as spot cattle prices firmed amid concerns over the supply of meat to meet demand slated for next year, traders said. Cattle futures ended higher, as prices for beef carcass cuts continued to strengthen and spot cattle traded higher, traders said. Cash cattle […]
Colac returns to daily weaning sales | The standard
news, latest news, beef markets, weaning sale, weaning, Colac, Birregurra weaning sale Colac will return to a one-day weaning market next year, as weaning sales in western and southern Victoria take off. Last year, officers harvested around 3,000 heads over two days. But on January 5 next year, Colac agents expect to offer between 2,000 […]
2021: What made the agricultural news in July and August?
Our 2021 review continues with a look at the months of July and August. The NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report revealed some interesting numbers, a used 1983 County 1474 tractor auctioned off for a staggering amount and Arla revealed data suggesting UK dairy farmers were among the most respectful of the environment to the world. […]
U.S. meat factories relaxed COVID-19 security measures after outbreaks
News U.S. meat factories relaxed COVID-19 security measures after outbreaks 22 December 2021 Meat companies including Smithfield, Tyson Foods Inc and JBS USA say employee health is a top priority Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, last year assigned a team of dedicated employees to enforce social distancing and disinfect surfaces at a South […]
NATIONAL SUMMARY OF FEEDING AND LOADING CATTLE – END WEEKEND 12/11/2021 |
REVENUES: Total Direct Video / Internet Auctions This week: 302,000 15,300 10,500 327,800 Last week: 311,800 20,200 67,000 399,000 One year ago: 354,700 27,000 5,500 387,200 Compared to last week, steers and heifers were stable at 3.00 higher. Some informants are more than willing to take care of the calves at this time, as temperatures […]
Cattle traders denounce water shortage in Mararaba market
Despite being one of the largest cattle markets in Bauchi State, the Mararaba Liman Katagum Cattle Market suffers from a constant water shortage, a situation that hinders cattle traders on the Marlet. This affects the assembled cattle in the market, resulting in poor physical condition and therefore sold at a low price. Alhaji Abdullahi Shatu, […]
U.S. beef market posts strong gains, Canadian market sluggish
Fattened cattle The spot market in the United States has made significant gains, with prices reaching all-time highs since 2015. However, in Canada, a plentiful and market-ready supply, coupled with recent labor issues in the markets. packing plants, limited local prices and led to a larger increase than in the past. normal basis. A huge […]
Increase in transport prices inevitable as AdBlue doubles, fears of a “toilet paper situation”
A urea SHORTAGE has raised concerns that the transportation industry may be facing a “COVID toilet paper situation” with the prices of the emission-reducing fuel additive AdBlue increasing dramatically this week. The situation could be a major disruption to the livestock industry after a year defined by great cattle races traveling thousands of miles north […]
With high fertilizer prices, manure is back in fashion
Darrin Kaspers, who operates a farm near Willmar, Minnesota, said he typically purchases turkey litter to spread over a few hundred acres of cropland, but his usual sources were tapped this year. âSome of them sold out before I had a chance to buy,â Kaspers said. It was not sure that there are new customers […]
High beef prices should hold up
High beef prices show no signs of slowing as cattle numbers are under pressure globally. Demand remains strong, with Rabobank expecting supplies to tighten from a smaller US herd, slow herd rebuilding in Australia following the drought and disruption to exports from the United States. Brazil and Argentina. Agriculture analyst Genevieve Steven said the global […]
Supporting agriculture in the ups and downs of agriculture | Queensland Country Life
It has been an extraordinary year of meteorological events. Winter rains across the country have helped many pre-harvest farming areas so it is very disappointing to see what is happening for many farming communities in Queensland and New South Wales who are now seeing their yields washed away. downstream. This is a difficult end to […]
Rupert Murdoch buys Montana ranch for $ 200 million from Koch family
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his wife, Jerry Murdoch, bought a Montana cattle ranch covering approximately 340,000 acres from Matador Cattle Co., a subsidiary of Koch Industries. The price was around $ 200 million, making it the biggest ranch sale in Montana history, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Rupert and Jerry Murdoch […]
Market prices withstand the storm they are open
While the doors to cattle shops like Corrin and Kanturk wisely remained closed on Tuesday, we had cattle sales on Monday. We will therefore start with the sale of cattle in Bandon on Monday. The market offered more than 220 calves, with expedition calves (Frisian bulls) selling for 40 to 80 ⬠per head. Stronger […]
Beef industry suffers if consumers don’t eat out
Food consumption habits have been significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Advanced monthly sales data from the US Census Bureau showed that as of April 2020, spending at restaurants and drinking places fell to less than $ 30 billion, down 55% from the average. for the three months preceding March 2020. Although restaurant sales began […]
Market Report: Heifers and Oxen at Delvin Mart
There was a large cattle show at the weekly cattle sale at Delvin Mart with over 350 cows, heifers and oxen on offer. Talk to Agriland After the sale, Thomas Potterton of Delvin Mart explained that there was a strong demand from buyers with âalmost complete liquidationâ of the over 110 lots of cows, over […]
Global Protein Weekly Summary: Ai in Hungry, Food Prices, Pork Production in China
USDA: bird flu returns to Hungary Hungary regained its avian flu free status on June 10, 2021, but the disease is now back in the country. On November 16, 2021, animal health authorities confirmed the outbreak of the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two commercial duck and goose farms in south-central […]
Bull Auction 2021: Your Complete Guide to the Results and Trends of Each Major Beef Breed
In all respects, 2021 has turned out to be an extraordinary year for seed stock producers across Australia, and the impact is clearly visible in Beef Central’s annual summary of average prices and the number of bulls sold among large breeds of beef. Armed with the rebuilding of herds in large parts of the country […]
Best Places to Retire in California
Retirement in California California has long been a place where people go to create new life. Natural wonders, including … retirement in california California has long been a place where people go to make new life for themselves. Natural wonders, including breathtaking views of the ocean, dramatic mountains and venerable forests, will charm even the […]
Sale of Charolais Christmas cookies at Elphin Mart
– Advertising – 98 ‘top quality’ bulls will be under the hammer at the Irish Charolais Cattle Society 2021 Christmas Cookie Sale. The sale will take place on Saturday 4 Decembere, 2021, at Elphin Mart, Co. Roscommon. All lots have been shortlisted from over 170 entries for the company’s âbiggest and most anticipatedâ sale to […]
€ 56,500 / acre paid for Wexford land as huge prices were realized across the country
High prices continue to be charged in virtual and real auction houses across the country. Almost ⬠56,500 / acre was paid for a 3.2 acre portion of an 18 acre parcel of land at Kilcavan, Tara Hill, Gorey, Co Wexford. The property was sold in lots by Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella for over ⬠[…]
US beef and lamb post export growth
BOZEMAN – The demand for American beef and lamb continues to grow in the United States and around the world as consumers around the world demand more real meat protein. Commercial activity creates market opportunities for American breeders. âDemand is resilient,â said Dan Halstrom, CEO of the US Meat Export Federation. âGlobally, I would say […]
Trends: Thanksgiving Prices, Brazilian Beef, Market Reform
Your roundup of trending Thanksgiving headlines should give you plenty to discuss with your loved ones after your meal is over! Find out what’s going on in the beef industry this week and let me know what you think! Happy Thanksgiving from my ranch to yours! Related: Rising food prices and demand for beef 1. […]
Cereals consolidate as livestock increase | Ag / Energy
Happy beginning of Thanksgiving to you and your families, market watchers. That’s right, the holiday season is pretty much here. Did you know that the world’s largest freshly cut Christmas tree stands in downtown Enid, Oklahoma, and that it will âlight up the plainsâ next Friday night after Turkey Day? With a shortened holiday trading […]
Winter wheat takes the lead, but spring wheat may not be finished yet
Part of it, Martinson said, is a simple flow; the two classes cannot stray too far from the markets. But there were also fundamental reasons for winter wheat to move forward, including weather issues in the United States and Australia. But, Rook asked, does that mean the spring wheat party is over? âI think once […]
AACo sees beef strain, as Holmes a Court takes stake
AACo said the higher prices reflected its controversial strategy of focusing on a high-end brand – it even uses food “influencers” such as chefs who promote products – and “strategic market allocation” . But one problem in the industry is that drought has caused massive reductions in storage levels in previous years, so slaughter rates […]
Germany: 21% of production costs not covered by the price of milk
New Germany: 21% of production costs not covered by the price of milk November 16, 2021 Production costs are 45.30 cents per kilogram, while the farm gate price for milk was only 35.79 cents per kilogram. The Milk Marker Index (MMI) represents the evolution of milk production costs. According to quarterly data released by the […]
Prairie cattle ranchers face food and water shortage as winter approaches
The consequences of last summer’s meteoric drought are being felt on farms and ranches across the Prairies, where some ranchers are heading into a long, cold winter with dangerously low food and water supplies. At his ranch near Nanton, in southern Alberta, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president Bob Lowe said he was lucky for the late […]
Nebraska ranchers have plan to tackle Big Beef and restore local economy
Plans to disrupt the Nebraska beef industry began in Hanoi, Vietnam. Breeder Rusty Kemp was on a business trip in 2019 with Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts. He was complaining about the meat industry when he remembers the governor turning to him and saying: Well, let’s see how to fix this problem. Get after that. Kemp […]
Lean Pork Futures on the Launch Pad … Again
If you’ve been following my monthly articles, you might remember the spacecraft launch I predicted last January and February. Indeed, pork prices were significantly higher at the start of the summer. But, the strength of the spot pork market suddenly ran out of gasoline in mid-June. This development coincided with a decision to satisfy a […]
Packers win fall race | The western producer
The price impact of this year’s drought on Canadian ranchers is starting to be felt as western Canadian cattle begin their journey off the rangelands and into markets. For Alberta Beef Producer President Melanie Wowk, this year’s fall run will see more cows heading to market than usual due to the drought. âI can tell […]
High livestock prices threaten the sustainability of Indonesian feedlots
The head of the Indonesian Beef Cattle Industry Association has expressed fears that if there is not an imminent correction in the high price of Australian feeder cattle, the viability of an important partnership commercial operation for 30 years would be in danger. Australian cattle fed in Indonesia. Pak Didiek Purwanto, chairman of Gapusfindo, told […]
ÉLEVAGE-CME feeder cattle futures slide to five-month low
CHICAGO, Nov. 1 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures hit a week-long low on Monday on larger-than-expected US supplies, as feeder cattle fell to their bottom. lowest level in five months, analysts said. Traders expected a squeeze in the supply of livestock but saw no signs of it in October, said Rich Nelson, […]
Rising meat prices, declining stocks due to supply chain issues, drought, etc.
Charley Bogwill sees higher prices for much of the food he and his family bring to their Iowa State University football hatchbacks: the chest. The brats. And especially the bacon. “We buy a lot of bacon, and it has gone up by at least a dollar a pound” in recent months, said Bogwill, a former […]
Cattle dressings testify to booming business
TIRUCHI Samayapuram and Thayanur cattle sheds near here witnessed a rapid sale of sheep and goats on Saturday ahead of the Deepavali festival. To take advantage of the demand that usually rises before Deepavali, farmers from Lalgudi, Mannachanallur, Pullambadi, Musiri, Thottiam, Perambalur, Thuraiyur and other areas brought sheep and goats to the shed in Samayapuram. […]
Cattle forward and up – Mecardo
The number of slaughterings continued to evolve in a manner close to the past trends established in 2020, and on average over the last 5 years. Last week, the number of cattle slaughtered rose 6% on weekdays, to 100,654 head. It’s still 8% below 2020 levels for this time of year, and the trajectory is […]
Analyze the crop roller coaster
Farm income has been a roller coaster from year to year for as long as most of us can remember. ” /> Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:59 PM Thompson Farms workers harvest beans in rural Rushford, Minnesota, last week. (Driftless multimedia photo by Kayla Thompson) Farm income has been a roller coaster from year to year […]
Great prices for cattle in Newtownstewart
Price of the bull and the bull; M Flanagan, New Buildings 640kgs £ 1470, 615kgs £ 1330, 560kgs £ 1300, 635kgs £ 1290, 590kgs £ 1285; R McCre, Ballymagorry 720kgs £ 1455, 655kgs £ 1325, 625kgs £ 1290; JV Arthur, Douglas Bridge 625kgs £ 1410, 665kgs £ 1380, 635kgs £ 1370 and £ 1330, 620kgs […]
“Factories want cattle, but not big numbers right now”
While the message from factory agents over the weekend on pricing was one of ‘like you were’, the reality is that factory bosses have tightened the reins on how much leeway they are. are ready to give their agents on prices during negotiations. He saw most consolidate their offers around 4.15 ⬠/ kg for […]
After a turbulent year for the beef markets, there is optimism | Agriculture
Anyone who has walked through a Whataburger or bought a steak in the past year and a half has probably noticed that beef prices are booming. Sadly, breeders did not share those profits, said Dr David Anderson, professor and livestock economist at Texas A&M University. âAs soon as all the packing plant closures happened, we […]
Bill Fitzpatrick would lower prescription drug prices for children
US Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently introduced the bipartisan Fair Price Medicine for Children Act to reduce prescription drug costs for families. If enacted, HR 5576, which Rep. Fitzpatrick co-sponsored with the bill’s sponsor, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA), would give states the ability to expand the Medicaid drug reimbursement program. to the Children’s Health […]