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Canadian Pork Sector Receives $9.6 Million to Prepare for African Swine Fever

Originally published on May 17, 2024 on Farmtario By Kristy Nudds The federal government has earmarked more than $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork sector prevent and prepare for African swine fever (ASF). Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, said in a release 29 African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness

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U.S. Livestock: Cattle Futures Firm on Strong Demand, Rising Beef Prices

Originally published on May 15, 2024 on Canadian Cattlemen By Karl Plume and Reuters Chicago | Reuters—Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures firmed for a second straight day on Wednesday as rising beef prices and strong packer demand ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend supported the market, analysts said. Rising feeder cattle futures and

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Organic Farmers Invited to Soil Health Benchmarking Study

Originally published on May 15, 2024 on Manitoba Co-operator By Geralyn Wichers Organic farmers across the country are invited to measure the benefits of soil management practices on their farms as part of a study led by Prairie organic organizations. The three-year project is funded by SaskOrganics, the Prairie Organics Development Fund, and will be

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Market Summary by Canadian Cattlemen Staff

Originally published on May 15, 2024 on Canadian Cattleman  By Canadian Cattlemen Staff Cost of Production April 2024 Alberta Yearling steers (850 lb) $324.27/cwt Barley 6.38/bu Barley Silage 79.75/ton Cost of gain (feed) 98.45/cwt Cost of gain (all costs) 152.01/cwt Steers 240.16/cwt Break-even (Sept. 2024) $251.28/cwt Ontario Yearling steers (900 lb) $315.97/cwt Grain corn 5.25/bu Corn

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Prairie Forecast: Cool and Unsettled Weather Across the Prairies

Originally published on May 15, 2024 on Manitoba Co-operator By Daniel Bezte In the last forecast, I stated that it looked like summer like temperatures would move in towards the May long weekend, but there was plenty of time for change. Well, guess what? Things have changed. Last week’s forecast played out close to what

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Market Summary by Canadian Cattlemen Staff

Originally published on May 15, 2024 on Canadian Cattleman  By Canadian Cattlemen Staff Cost of Production April 2024 Alberta Yearling steers (850 lb) $324.27/cwt Barley 6.38/bu Barley Silage 79.75/ton Cost of gain (feed) 98.45/cwt Cost of gain (all costs) 152.01/cwt Steers 240.16/cwt Break-even (Sept. 2024) $251.28/cwt Ontario Yearling steers (900 lb) $315.97/cwt Grain corn 5.25/bu Corn

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