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Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 23, 2015

The feeder cattle market in a world of its own but has a fair amount of new information — mostly negative — to digest as the fall run moves into full steam. Despite the upcoming uncertainty, western Canadian yearling prices were $4 to $8 above last week on very strong buying interest from larger operations; […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Fallen cash prices rattle CME live cattle

By GFM Network News August 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures suffered their fourth straight day of losses on Wednesday after digesting sharply lower preliminary prices for market-ready (cash) cattle, traders said. Spot-August futures closed down 1.95 cents/lb. to 145.25 cents, and October 2.25 cents lower at 145.15 cents (all figures US$). Earlier on Wednesday, a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 17, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices appeared to shrug off all negative economic news and divorce from the fed cattle complex this past week. Volumes were once again quite thin, characterized by varying quality. Feedlot operators were active on all fronts, especially in southern Alberta where the barley harvest is in full swing. Heavier yearlings on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Tyson cuts beef production due to cattle shortage

By Reuters, GFM Network News August 14, 2015

Reuters — Tyson Foods on Friday said it is permanently ceasing beef production at its plant in Denison, Iowa, effective immediately, as cattle ranchers work to rebuild shrunken herds following the severe Midwestern drought. The move by Tyson, the biggest U.S. meat processor, will affect 400 employees at the plant, which will continue byproduct rendering […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 10, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded at similar levels to seven days earlier on very light volumes and little buying interest. Most auction barns were closed and cattle buyers are on holidays, so drawing market information is like the young cowboy at the high school dance — his mind is anywhere but on the markets. Limited […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Cattle prices going sideways, or may trend down

As U.S. and Canadian producers increase production, beef demand appears to be levelling off

By Jerry Klassen July 27, 2015

Fed and feeder cattle prices appear to be in transition. All the major factors that drove the cattle and beef complex to historical highs over the past quarter are slowly turning so that it will be difficult for the market to experience further significant upside. The U.S. economic expansion, which drove beef demand to unprecedented […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

By GFM Network News July 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Expansion efforts in Canada’s cattle sector are likely taking a breather right now, as a lack of rain in Alberta and Saskatchewan creates challenges for ranchers trying to feed their animals. According to Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Inc. at Taber, Alta., some cattle in the western Prairies are already being moved […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 6, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets continue to consolidate at the higher levels. Most auction markets were closed due to the Canada Day holiday, so all eyes were on focused south of the border for market sentiment. Average U.S. feeder prices were steady to $3 lower at major sales in Oklahoma and Missouri as the U.S. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower grain production weighing on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 27, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone over the past week, with auction markets reporting prices $3 lower to $3 higher in comparison to seven days earlier. The Prairie region continues to experience above-average temperatures causing significant deterioration to pasture and crops in Alberta and western Saskatchewan. Certain auction markets experienced slightly larger […] Read more

Improving consumer income is sustaining beef consumption levels even in the midst of all-time high beef prices.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Hogs

Cattle markets expected strong through ‘til fall

Consumer spending appears to have an appetite for meats 

By Jerry Klassen June 25, 2015

Fed and feeder cattle markets across Canada continue to trade at historical highs on the heels of very strong beef demand. Alberta fed cattle prices continue to hover in the range of $200 to $202 per cwt; higher quality Charolais cross steers averaging 700 pounds are reaching above $300 across Western Canada. Improving consumer incomes […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

Tag Archives cattle markets

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

U.S. livestock: Fallen cash prices rattle CME live cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

Tyson cuts beef production due to cattle shortage

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

Cattle prices going sideways, or may trend down

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

Klassen: Lower grain production weighing on feeder market

Cattle markets expected strong through ‘til fall

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