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Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 19, 2017

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices were $5 to as much as $10 higher in some cases. Southern Alberta yearling prices were unchanged this week after trading at premium to western Canadian markets earlier in September. The U.S. Department of Agriculture came out on Tuesday and lowered its beef production […] Read more

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Klassen: Strong Canadian dollar weighs on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were down $3-$6 on average while calf values dropped $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. Most auction barns held feature yearling sales last week; there were small groups of calves available but the market was quite variable and hard to define in the lighter […] Read more

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Klassen: Lethbridge demand drives up yearling market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 5, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels. The first major yearling sales occurred in southern Alberta, which appeared to kick-start the buying momentum. Alberta fed cattle prices and wholesale beef values were under pressure; however, feedlot operators were extremely tenacious. Buyers capriciously worked orders throughout the week and by the Friday, quality […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market softens on trade comments

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 29, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices steady to $5 lower while calves traded steady to as much as $10 lower. Alberta feedlots were shopping across the Prairies; light demand surfaced from eastern Canadian buyers while subdued buying interest was noted from the U.S. Limited numbers were on offer in the eastern Prairie regions […] Read more

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U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected

By GFM Network News August 25, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Ranchers in July placed 2.7 per cent more cattle in U.S. feedlots than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday, which fell short of average analysts’ forecasts. Dwindling profits for feedyards, after being paid less for their cattle by packers, discouraged them from buying calves for fattening […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearlings define feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 21, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets became more established this past week as early yearling sales captivated major feedlot operators. Prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, larger volumes confirmed the price structure. Higher-quality lower-flesh cattle were featured weighing 850 to 1,050 lbs. at most sales. Feedlots have plenty of pen space and with the […] Read more

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Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable over the past week. Auction barns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain in holiday mode. However, markets are coming to life in Alberta. Certain ranchers are starting to sell early bloomers and there’s no shortage of demand for these yearlings. In east-central Alberta, a couple of small groups […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 8, 2017

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher. Across the prairies, strong demand was noted on limited offerings. Most auction barns are gearing up for major sales over the next couple weeks; however, it appears that a few ranchers were testing the waters and the results were quite surprising. Feedlot operators […] Read more

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Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 18, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $3 lower to as much as $5 higher. Once again, most auction barns were either closed or had limited numbers on offer. Lighter-weight yearlings were in high demand, especially after the triple-digit gains in the live and feeder cattle futures on Wednesday and Thursday. […] Read more

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Nilsson Bros. to buy back JBS feedlot for $50 million

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News July 14, 2017

Scandal-plagued Brazilian meat packing giant JBS’s plans to sell off non-core assets will see its major cattle feedlot in southern Alberta sold back to its previous owner. JBS USA announced Friday its JBS Food Canada arm has reached a deal to sell Lakeside Feeders, its cattle feedlot and “adjacent farmland” at Brooks, Alta. for $50 […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

Klassen: Strong Canadian dollar weighs on feeder market

Klassen: Lethbridge demand drives up yearling market

Klassen: Feeder market softens on trade comments

U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected

Klassen: Yearlings define feeder market

Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

Nilsson Bros. to buy back JBS feedlot for $50 million

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