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Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 9, 2016

The prolonged period of negative feeding margins continues to set a tone in the feeder market. Alberta packers were buying limited numbers of fed cattle this past week with dressed sales in the range of $280 to $283, down nearly $10-$14 from two weeks ago. This appears to have spilled over into the feeder market, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle steady but demand remains sluggish

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 2, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded in line with week-ago levels on average, though the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Favourable temperatures in southern Alberta enhanced demand on all weight categories, especially on grassers from 500 to 650 lbs. Higher-quality backgrounded cattle were also $4-$8 higher in certain cases in Alberta. In Saskatchewan […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 10, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a softer tone over the past week. Alberta prices were generally steady to $4 lower while in the eastern Prairies, markets were $4 to $7 below week-ago levels. The weaker tone in the deferred futures, along with the stronger Canadian dollar, were the main factors weighing on feeder values. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

By GFM Network News January 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Beef prices will keep trending lower, analysts said after the government’s semi-annual cattle inventory report on Friday showed the U.S. cattle herd as of Jan. 1 grew three per cent from a year ago, to a five-year high. Healthy pastures, more-affordable grain and record-high cattle prices a year ago encouraged ranchers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

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

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 22, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices ended the year on a soft tone, trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels; fleshier unweaned calves were down $10 to $15 because adverse weather plagued much of the Prairie region. Cattle buyers were busy on the phone, but receiving no orders. Feedlots appear to be content with their current inventory levels […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 15, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $12-$15 on average, with fleshier unweaned calves trading down $20-$25. Major feedlot operators reined in buying interest across the Prairies as fed cattle and wholesale beef prices remain under pressure. Feeding margins continue to deteriorate beyond pain thresholds and the backlog of market-ready feedlot supplies […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 8, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were once again quite volatile this past week as market continues to digest overwhelming fed cattle supplies and lacklustre beef demand. In Alberta, calves under 700 lbs. were steady to $5 lower on average while heavier calves and yearlings were $3 to as much as $10 lower. In the eastern […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 24, 2015

Alan Paton stated when men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it. The feeder cattle market is contending with a negative round of feeding margins over the next few months, which continues to result in weaker values. Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally $3 to $8 […] Read more

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Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle steady but demand remains sluggish

Klassen: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

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