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U.S. livestock: Hogs end mixed on profit-taking

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News May 17, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures jumped to the highest levels in three months on Wednesday, rising alongside wholesale pork prices before some hog contracts turned lower on profit-taking, traders and analysts said. Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly higher, buoyed by expectations that U.S. consumers will buy more meat for outdoor […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures ease in technical selloff

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News May 15, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. cattle futures eased on Monday, with live cattle shedding two per cent and feeders dropping for the fourth time in the last five sessions in a technical selloff, traders and analysts said. Investors continued to take profits on long positions as cattle declined from their more than one-year highs on […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels although lighter weight categories experienced week-over-week gains of $8 to as much as $12. The fed cattle market went through a correction, with live sales quoted from $181 to $186, down from the last week average trade of $195. This weaker live cattle trade appeared […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

By GFM Network News May 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle futures on Thursday rose for a third straight day, led by bullish market fundamentals before profit-taking pulled contracts from new highs, said traders. June settled 1.25 cent/lb. higher at 131.3 cents, and spiked by its 4.5-cent expanded trading limit and a new high of 134.55 […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

By GFM Network News May 3, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts on Wednesday posted new highs, and nearby months hit their three-cent daily price limit, sparked by brisk beef demand and stronger-than-anticipated cash prices, traders said. June settled at 130.05 cents and August 123.8 — limit up and fresh highs for both contracts (all figures US$). […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hold modest gains

By GFM Network News May 1, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle contracts on Monday settled with modest gains, supported by their discounts to last week’s futures prices and robust wholesale beef demand, said traders. They said profit-taking, after futures spiked to new highs earlier in the session, capped nearby market advances and pressured other trading months. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on fund buying

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News April 12, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures extended gains on Wednesday, with most live and feeder cattle contracts hitting lifetime highs on investment fund buying as wholesale beef prices also climbed, traders said. The higher cattle prices came despite expectations for weaker trades this week in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets as some beef packers […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone this past week. Heavier weaned calves were trading steady to as much as $4 higher compared to last week; however, shorter-term replacements were steady to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $170 to $172, down from week-ago levels of $177. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 3, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Noticeable slippage was noted in shorter-keep cattle while lighter weight categories experienced spurts of $2-$3 above last week’s prices. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $292 on a dressed basis, up about $4-$6 from week-ago levels. However, auction rings experienced a subdued tone […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels with lighter weight categories selling $6 to $8 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $286 to $288 on a dressed basis, up from $278 last week. This equates to $172-$174 on a live basis, a solid $35 above break-even pen […] Read more

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Tag Archives beef prices

U.S. livestock: Hogs end mixed on profit-taking

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures ease in technical selloff

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hold modest gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on fund buying

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

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