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Klassen: Feeder market continues to soften

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 22, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings and heavier calves traded $6 to as much as $10 lower. Colder temperatures, along with lacklustre feedlot demand, set a negative tone early in the week. The downward spiral caused the market to be quite variable across the Prairies. It was not uncommon to see 800- to 850-lb. steers trade […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market lacks demand in new tax year

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 15, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $8-$10 lower while U.S. prices were also down $5-$10 from week-ago levels. The feeder market appeared to short-circuit after I thought the market was charged to move higher in last week’s report. Feedlot operators and cattle feeders saturated their demand prior to the New Year and […] Read more

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Klassen: Fed cattle market leads feeders higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 8, 2018

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $280-$282 delivered on a dressed basis, which equates to $168-$171 on a live basis. Yearlings bought last summer are bringing back $150-$180 margin, which has reinforced buying enthusiasm. Western Canadian yearlings traded $3 to as much as $8 above week-ago levels; calves were relatively unchanged […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market ends 2017 on positive tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 27, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2 to as much as $6 higher. Moderate to stronger buying interest was noted across the Prairies. Once again, feedlot operators were fairly aggressive on quality yearling packages; semi-weaned and weaned calves were a solid $3-$5 higher while unweaned lighter calves experienced minimal price appreciation. […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger fed cattle market underpins feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 18, 2017

Alberta fed cattle prices surged $11-$12 this past week, with packers buying fed cattle in the range of $262-$264 on a dressed basis. While most feedlot operations are carrying sufficient numbers at this time of year, quality packages of heavier replacements were extremely precious. Yearlings and calves above 850 lbs. sold steady to $5 above […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Alberta feeder cattle prices appeared to move in line with major U.S. markets, which were also down $3-$5 from week-ago levels; however, minimal slippage was noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Weakness in deferred live and feeder cattle […] Read more

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Klassen: Winter weather weighs on feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 27, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. However, quality features played a larger role in the price structure. Buyers shied away on fleshier yearlings which is often the case when margins move into negative territory. It’s that time of year when thicker coats can be somewhat misleading and buyers pulled […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 20, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Eastern Prairie markets were softer but continue to maintain a $5 to as much as $8 premium over major feeding regions of Alberta. We’ve seen a sharp year-over-year increase in imports from the U.S., which is causing a variable price structure to develop across […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market surges

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a precipitous bounce over the past week. Compared to seven days earlier, yearling traded $4-$6 higher; calf markets were trading $3 to as much as $10 above week-ago levels; prices for feather-light bawlers surged with 300- to 400-pounders touching the magical $300 level in some areas. Optimal weather enhanced […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market maintains upward momentum

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 25, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $8 higher. Strong gains in the live and feeder cattle futures, along with the softer Canadian dollar, set a positive tone for all weight categories. Central and southern Alberta feedlot operators were quite aggressive on local cattle, which caused major […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market continues to soften

Klassen: Feeder market lacks demand in new tax year

Klassen: Fed cattle market leads feeders higher

Klassen: Feeder market ends 2017 on positive tone

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle market underpins feeder complex

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

Klassen: Winter weather weighs on feeder complex

Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls

Klassen: Feeder cattle market surges

Klassen: Feeder market maintains upward momentum

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