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Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 22, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a soft tone this past week on very light volumes. It’s that time of year where producers market the “stragglers,” or late bloomers, that were not up to standard earlier in spring. Therefore, the market was difficult to define but the overall sentiment felt malleable with various-quality cattle on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Fewer cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in May than anticipated

By GFM Network News June 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots last month was lower than anticipated, a government report showed on Friday, reflecting healthy pastures that allowed ranchers to grow livestock longer outside of feedyards, said analysts. Producers retained more heifers to help restore the U.S. cattle herd, now at its third lowest […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Drier conditions soften feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 16, 2015

Alberta and Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were $2 to $5 lower on average last week due to rising barley prices and deteriorating pasture conditions. All weight categories were under pressure, with sharper slippage on shorter-keep replacements. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $202 to $204, but rising feed grain prices caused […] Read more

TMX Group, shown here closing the TSX for the day at a Calgary Stampede event in 2012, has announced plans for AgriClear, a new online sales platform for cattle marketing. (CNW Group/TMX)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

TMX turning to cattle sales

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News June 16, 2015

Reuters — TMX Group, operator of Canada’s TSX stock exchange, hopes to rope a piece of the $90 billion North America cattle sector, and said Tuesday it would offer the continent’s first online sales platform of its kind. The expansion into a new business comes weeks after the TMX completed a six-month operations review, which […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rally on discount to cash prices

By GFM Network News June 1, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher on Monday and erased Friday’s losses, supported by short-covering and futures’ discounts to last week’s cash prices, traders said. June closed 0.825 cent per pound higher at 153.15 cents, and August rose 0.875 cent to 152.15 cents (all figures US$). “They (traders) can’t fight […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 31, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $2 higher on average with limited sales occurring this past week. The Livestock Markets Association of Canada held its annual convention in Winnipeg on the weekend, so many sales barns were quiet. The market at this time of year is characterized by small packages of various quality, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Strong beef prices spill over into feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 24, 2015

U.S. wholesale beef prices surged higher this past week as stronger retail and restaurant demand absorbed the larger beef stocks in storage. Alberta packers’ average purchase price was $202.50 and with pen break-even closeout prices near $188, the healthy margin structure renewed buying confidence in the feeder market. All weight categories experienced a stronger tone, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Fed cattle market reaches historic highs

Strong demand for beef continues and cattle herd isn’t expanding quickly

By Jerry Klassen May 19, 2015

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $198 to $200 cwt in April, which was a historic high. Lower energy values and stronger economic growth continue to cause a year-over-year increase in food spending. Disposable income for the average consumer has been ratcheting higher and unemployment levels are improving moving into the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle spurt higher on stronger beef prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 18, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were solidly $3 to $5 higher on average this past week compared to seven days earlier. Improved beef demand has drawn down stocks in the production pipeline, allowing packers to increase bids for fed cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $201 to $202, up $2 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 9, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which caused a wide range of prices for similar-weight cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $199 to $200, down $2 from […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer tone

Fewer cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in May than anticipated

Klassen: Drier conditions soften feeder market

TMX turning to cattle sales

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rally on discount to cash prices

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

Klassen: Strong beef prices spill over into feeder market

Fed cattle market reaches historic highs

Klassen: Feeder cattle spurt higher on stronger beef prices

Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

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