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CME May 2020 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Large feedlot inventories lower feeder demand

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 21, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged and mid-weight feeders (600-850 lbs.) were steady to $2 lower, but calves under 600 lbs. were unchanged to as much as $10 lower. Prices were quite variable across the Prairies, which made the market hard to define. The market appeared […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 18, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4-$6 lower on average; calves were down $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also down $5-$8 from seven days earlier. The extended period of negative feeding margins appears to be taking a toll on the feeder market. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 26, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. The major feeding regions from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and southern Plains have all experienced severe storms and extreme temperatures. The forecast for southern Alberta calls for lows of -25 to -32 C over the next seven days. Auction markets have a few […] Read more

Australia’s electronic marketing system appears convenient and reliable even when making deals an ocean away.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Cattle marketing across the miles

In the Aussie system, agents handle E-auction

By Kim Nielsen February 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: Keep in mind seasons in Australia are reversed: spring — September to November; summer — December to February; autumn — March to May and winter — June to August. At our grazing operation, Alcheringa Pastoral in Victoria, Australia, we have generally purchased cattle in late spring, after I arrive in October, and sell […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 8, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged to slightly softer compared to mid-December. The market was lightly tested, with direct off farm to feedlot trade, but auction market activity was rather quiet. Winter conditions in southern Alberta caused buyers to be on the defensive, with lighter calves reflecting small discounts; however, vaccinated feeders on […] Read more

Strong demand from the U.S. will continue to support Western Canadian feeder prices.
Photo: Canada Beef Inc.

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 7, 2018

It’s that time of year when the feeder cattle market experiences a calm before the storm. The fall run will get underway over the next three weeks and recent market activity appears to be quite positive. Last week, yearlings and calves traded $3 on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. However, larger […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 31, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 to $4 higher on average while calves were relatively unchanged. It appears that yearling supplies could be down 2 per cent to 4 per cent this fall which has feedlots being more aggressive early in the season. Major markets in Alberta led the charge higher […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 23, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were slightly softer during the second week of July, due to the historical high weekly marketings of feeder cattle south of the border; however, the market fully recovered last week. Feeder cattle prices tend to make a seasonal high in late July and this year is no exception. Market reports in […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 16, 2018

Compared to last week, feeder cattle prices were down $3 to as much as $6 across all weight categories. Most auction barns were closed last week for summer holidays and only small volumes traded in the key regions of Alberta. Feedyards are also running a skeleton crew, providing some much-needed time off after a busy […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 3, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, feeder cattle fit for grass and calves dropped $4 to as much as $10 from seven days earlier. Rising feed grain costs appear to be affecting lighter weight categories more than the yearling market. Feedlots will be struggling with negative margins through the summer […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

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Klassen: Large feedlot inventories lower feeder demand

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

Cattle marketing across the miles

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

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