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Klassen: Feeder cattle market becomes extremely vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 20, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively steady early in the week but dropped $3 to $6 on average by Friday. Weakness at local auction barns was led by a softer fed cattle market and a extreme weakness in U.S. feeder values. U.S. fed cattle prices in Kansas have dropped like a power window, trading […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

By Jerry Klassen December 1, 2014

Fed cattle prices have traded in a steady range over the past month with Alberta packers buying fed cattle from $164/cwt to $166/cwt. While the cash trade has been relatively stable, the futures market has been extremely volatile due to the uncertainty in consumer spending behavior over the next four to six months. Chinese growth […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market absorbs larger supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 29, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were well supported this past week, with strong buying interest from both larger feedlot operators and the “year-end buyer” custom cattle feeder. Fed cattle prices continue to trade near historical highs, causing feedlots to aggressively liquidate market-ready supplies. Empty pens can have significant opportunity cost in this environment, so there […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Strong demand at feature calf sales

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 24, 2014

Last week saw many auction barns holding their largest volumes of the year and there was no shortage of buying interest at these feature sales. Major feedlot operators were aggressively shopping because quality and risk sentiment appear to be more favourable this time of year. Calves have withstood adverse winter conditions for a couple of […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices at lofty levels

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 16, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $3 higher on average this past week; quality calves were as much as $5 higher in certain cases. Strength in the fed cattle market enhanced feedlot margins for nearby positions which set a positive tone. South of the border, feeder prices were $3 to $5 higher in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Healthy feeding margins support feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 9, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle price volatility continues while average prices remain near historical highs. Fancier minimal-flesh quality calf prices experienced spurts of $5 to $8 above average levels as exotic steers averaging 780 pounds reached up to $246 in central Alberta. Similarly, a small group of quality 750-lb. steers touched $252 at a feature sale […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets remain firm at feature sales

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 27, 2014

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced extreme volatility over the past week. Strong buying interest was noted on pre-conditioned calves while unweaned bawlers traded $2-$5 per hundredweight (cwt) lower. Alberta packers showed limited interest for fed cattle due to uncertainty in wholesale beef values. However, by the weekend, fed cattle in the U.S. southern Plains […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle experience volatile price action

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 21, 2014

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices traded in an volatile fashion this past week due to uncertain economics and beef demand uncertainty. Early in the week, auction barns were reporting values steady with week-ago levels; however, buying enthusiasm started to wane by Wednesday and prices were $3-$5 per hundredweight (cwt) lower by the weekend. Feedlot operators […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump $4-$8

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 14, 2014

Western Canada’s calf prices once again jumped $4-$8 per hundredweight (cwt) while yearling prices advanced a solid $2-$4. Strength in the fed cattle market, along with stronger wholesale beef values, rejuvenated buying enthusiasm for all weight categories. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle $2-$3/cwt above week-ago levels with fed steers trading in the range of […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Consumers balk at higher beef prices

By Jerry Klassen July 3, 2014

Retail beef prices have surged higher since January, resulting in softer beef consumption. Average American at-home and away-from-home food expenditures were running four and three per cent, respectively, above year-ago levels earlier in 2014. But since March, at-home food spending is now below year-ago levels by two per cent while away-from-home food spending is down 8.4 […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market becomes extremely vulnerable

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

Klassen: Feeder cattle market absorbs larger supplies

Klassen: Strong demand at feature calf sales

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices at lofty levels

Klassen: Healthy feeding margins support feeder cattle market

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets remain firm at feature sales

Klassen: Feeder cattle experience volatile price action

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump $4-$8

Consumers balk at higher beef prices

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