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Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 16, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $4 higher relative to week-ago levels. Yearling volumes are starting to increase in central and northern Alberta while the southern and eastern regions experienced limited activity. Buyers’ opaque attitudes resulted in a firmer tone and no one could feel guilty for a minor intemperance. However, the circumspect […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 28, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $8-$12 on average while isolated sales dropped nearly $20. The sharp fall in the fed cattle market was the main reason for the deteriorating buying interest. Just when feedlots thought the worst was over, the market gave them another dose of reality. The retail market […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Limited buying interest softens feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 26, 2016

Just when I thought feeder cattle prices were stabilizing, once again the unexpected occurs. A sharp rally in U.S. grain futures, along with weaker fed cattle prices, caused western Canadian feeder cattle to trade $6-$12 lower compared to week-ago levels. Auction markets reported limited buying interest, with often only two or three larger feedlots stepping […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. Nov. feedlot cattle placements slump to record low

By GFM Network News December 18, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Cattle movement into U.S. feedlots in November fell 11 per cent from a year ago to their lowest level since the government began compiling the data in 1996, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed on Friday. Analysts attributed last month’s much smaller-than-expected placements to deteriorating margins that prompted feedyards to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 10, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded at similar levels to seven days earlier on very light volumes and little buying interest. Most auction barns were closed and cattle buyers are on holidays, so drawing market information is like the young cowboy at the high school dance — his mind is anywhere but on the markets. Limited […] Read more

Crops, Finishers, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Relative strength in the feed wheat market in Western Canada compared to milling wheat is making feed channels a more attractive option for some growers with lower-end milling wheat left to sell. “Right now, feed is pretty well on par with a lot of the base milling-grade wheats,” said Jared Seitz, trade […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock

Zilmax cleared for component feeding in Canada

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 16, 2015

Canada has granted the makers of cattle feed additive Zilmax an expanded product label that allows for component feeding at the lower end of its dosage range — and draws the line for a maximum rate in complete feed. Merck Animal Health on Friday announced approval from Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) to update […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

December U.S. cattle placements slowed more than anticipated

By GFM Network News January 23, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in December 2014 fell versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but more than was expected, said analysts. They said feedyards bought fewer calves for fattening, noting that expensive feed and pricey calves wore down margins. Ranchers held back heifers to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

By GFM Network News November 21, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in October declined versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but not by as much as expected, said analysts. While pricey calves discouraged feedlots from buying them, high-priced slaughter cattle and deteriorating summer pastures drew more livestock into feeding pens, they […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, Livestock, Reuters

Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

By GFM Network News November 5, 2014

Reuters — Merck & Co. is taking steps to resume sales of its controversial cattle feed additive Zilmax by changing the way the drug is administered, hoping to recapture some market share in the beef industry, where the U.S. herd has the fewest animals in more than 60 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide

Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

Finishers

Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Limited buying interest softens feeder market

U.S. Nov. feedlot cattle placements slump to record low

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

Zilmax cleared for component feeding in Canada

December U.S. cattle placements slowed more than anticipated

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

Merck takes steps to return Zilmax to cattle market

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