Beef Cattle & Production Tips

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were […] Read more

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McDonald’s sales beat as all-day breakfast a hit

By GFM Network News January 25, 2016

Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly same-restaurant sales as the launch of all-day breakfasts proved to be a hit with diners in the U.S. and demand continued to recover in China. The world’s biggest restaurant chain’s shares jumped 3.4 per cent in premarket trading on Monday. McDonald’s introduced all-day breakfasts in October in the […] Read more

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U.S. feedlot cattle count not as low as expected

By GFM Network News January 22, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in December slipped one per cent from a year earlier to their lowest level since 1998, based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture report Friday, but were slightly above average industry expectations. Feedlots finally purchased less-expensive calves, or feeder cattle, that had grown heavier on healthy […] Read more

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Argentine government to allow beef imports

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 21, 2016

Buenos Aires | Reuters –– Argentina will allow beef imports if the recent opening of the export market results in a domestic shortage of steaks and burgers, farm minister Ricardo Buryaile told local radio Thursday. The country lifted restrictions on beef exports after President Mauricio Macri, elected in November on an open-markets platform, was inaugurated […] Read more

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Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 19, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. Feedlot hands are contending with adverse winter conditions and cattle travelling farther distances were down $6 to $12 in non-major feeding regions. Feeder markets were slightly softer Monday through Wednesday; however, feedlot operators were quick to back away […] Read more

This proper mineral feeder is also mounted on a tire to keep it out of the wet and keep cows from stepping into it.

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

Make sure your mineral feeders for cattle are full

Minerals for the cow also help get the calf off to a good start

By Peter Vitti January 18, 2016

Beef cows cannot live without minerals and vitamins, which are often deficient or biologically unavailable in many overwintering forage. I advise people to put loose mineral on a regular basis for their gestating cows, so all essential mineral and vitamin requirements are supplemented. Unfortunately, some people don’t always feed enough mineral. With a little effort, […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 12, 2016

During the first full week of January, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $10-$15 higher compared to late December. In some cases, calves under 600 lbs. were $15-$20 higher. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market, along with the firmer tone to live cattle futures, set a positive tone. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in […] Read more

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Packers approved to move beef, pork to Ukraine

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 11, 2016

Inspectors have approved 15 Canadian beef and pork processing plants to export to Ukraine, more than doubling the number of Canadian meat plants able to ship to the country. Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced Ukraine has, essentially, approved beef and pork exports from any Canadian federally-registered establishment […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Beef market will get worse, before it gets better

Over-supply and low demand – a deadly combination

By Jerry Klassen January 5, 2016

Fed and feeder cattle markets have been trending lower throughout the fall and early winter as the market contends with growing beef supplies and lacklustre demand. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $158 to $160 in mid-December while pen closeout breakeven values are closer to $200. Cold storage stocks of beef […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise on cash gains, wintry weather

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News January 4, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feeder cattle futures rose on Monday, reversing earlier declines and extending steep gains of recent days as wintry weather hampered animal weight gains and feed prices tumbled, traders and analysts said. Live cattle futures steadied after falling sharply early in the session at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, as big declines […] Read more

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