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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures dip as Brazilian beef tariffs lifted

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 21, 2025

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Friday, pressured by the removal of United States tariffs on Brazilian beef announced Thursday. The 40-per cent tariffs were removed by the White House to bring down beef prices and should result in Brazilian beef moving into the U.S. once again. Talk that the U.S. […] Read more

Cattle in an Alberta feedlot, 2023. Pic: Geralyn Wichers

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices

The Markets: Yet-unknown impact of Trump tariffs on U.S. economy is a risk

By Jerry Klassen September 23, 2025

Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices, but Trump tariffs’ effect on the U.S. economy could be a risk to Canadian cattle producers.

Cattle in feedlot. Pic: Canada Beef Inc.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Beef cattle market continues to set records

The Markets: The U.S. and Canadian cow herds remain in a contraction phase

By Jerry Klassen September 11, 2025

The U.S. and Canadian beef cow herds remain in a contraction phase which is driving record beef market prices, analyst Jerry Klassen says.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Beef cattle prices start to reduce demand

The Markets: Watch U.S. consumer buying trends for signs of the cattle market’s future

By Jerry Klassen June 9, 2025

U.S. consumer purchasing has slowed, which means slower movement of cattle to beef processors. This will likely mean declining prices, says Jerry Klassen, market analyst.

Feeder cattle supplies are expected to tighten later in spring, spurring finishers to secure supplies.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock, Markets

Cattle markets try to adjust to tariffs

The Markets: There continue to be tight supplies for cattle that are ready to market, keeping prices high

By Jerry Klassen April 8, 2025

There continue to be tight supplies for cattle that are ready to market, keeping prices high, despite tariff uncertainly in North America, analyst Jerry Klassen says.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

U.S. cattle herd contraction coming to an end

The Markets: Watch for calf prices to start to decline in 2026

By Jerry Klassen March 19, 2025

Beef calf price should continue to be strong in 2025, but a growing cow herd could mean lower prices in 2026.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Cattle market volatility increases as tariff uncertainty continues

Resumption of U.S./Mexico cattle trade will temper market upside

By Jerry Klassen March 14, 2025

At the time of writing this article, the implementations of U.S. tariffs and Canadian retaliatory measures were delayed for 30 days. However, the threat remains. This is the wild card moving forward.

Spring projections are for continued lower placements in feedlots.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Tighter fed cattle supplies projected for second quarter

The Markets: The trend has been toward fewer cattle in feedlots across North America in late 2024

By Jerry Klassen February 11, 2025

At the time of writing this article, April 2025 live cattle futures were trading just above $197, which was a fresh contract high. The market appears to be incorporating a risk premium due to uncertainty in beef production in both Canada and the U.S. This has provided Alberta feedlot operators opportunities to lock in favourable […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up to end week

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 31, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange posted small gains on Friday but ended the month off the contract highs hit earlier in the week.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Feeder market trades at or near historical highs

The Markets: Larger supplies by numbers and weight will mean more beef supply year over year

By Jerry Klassen December 3, 2024

During the last week of October, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $403-$408 per hundredweight ($242-$245/cwt on a live basis). This was unchanged from a month earlier. Breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $250-$255/cwt, so margins are in negative territory for the time being. The […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures dip as Brazilian beef tariffs lifted

Strong beef demand supports feeder cattle prices

Beef cattle market continues to set records

Beef cattle prices start to reduce demand

Cattle markets try to adjust to tariffs

U.S. cattle herd contraction coming to an end

Cattle market volatility increases as tariff uncertainty continues

Tighter fed cattle supplies projected for second quarter

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up to end week

Feeder market trades at or near historical highs

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