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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Bargain hunting, USDA report boost CME live cattle

By GFM Network News September 21, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures finished higher on Monday, fueled by bargain hunting and short-covering following a four-day losing streak, traders said. Spot-October closed one cent per pound higher at 137 cents, and December ended up 1.375 cents, to 139.75. Traders said CME live cattle were further supported by Friday’s […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle repeat lows before USDA report

By GFM Network News September 18, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Friday sank to new contract lows, and hit their lowest in 16 months, for a third consecutive session, pressured by lackluster wholesale beef demand, traders said. Investors exercised caution before the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly Cattle on Feed report today at 2 p.m. […] 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: 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, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs close weak before Memorial Day

By GFM Network News May 22, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed moderately lower Friday on profit-taking and in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly Cattle on Feed report earlier in the day, traders said. The number of cattle put into U.S. feedlots in April unexpectedly slowed compared with the same month last year. “It’s […] Read more

Crops, Finishers, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Relative strength in the feed wheat market in Western Canada compared to milling wheat is making feed channels a more attractive option for some growers with lower-end milling wheat left to sell. “Right now, feed is pretty well on par with a lot of the base milling-grade wheats,” said Jared Seitz, trade […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

More cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in March than expected

By GFM Network News April 25, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots last month was higher than expected due to an increase in the number of cattle that had grazed on pastures over the past few months, a government report showed on Friday. Cattle that had been fattened outside of feedlots for five consecutive months […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

December U.S. cattle placements slowed more than anticipated

By GFM Network News January 23, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in December 2014 fell versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but more than was expected, said analysts. They said feedyards bought fewer calves for fattening, noting that expensive feed and pricey calves wore down margins. Ranchers held back heifers to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

By GFM Network News November 21, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in October declined versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but not by as much as expected, said analysts. While pricey calves discouraged feedlots from buying them, high-priced slaughter cattle and deteriorating summer pastures drew more livestock into feeding pens, they […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Reuters

Profitable U.S. feedlots buy more cattle in September

By GFM Network News October 24, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in September increased one per cent from a year ago, a government report showed on Friday. Analysts attributed the gain in part to continued profits by feedlots that allowed them to purchase more young calves, or feeder cattle, to fatten. The U.S. Department […] Read more

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Tag Archives cattle on feed

U.S. livestock: Bargain hunting, USDA report boost CME live cattle

U.S. livestock: CME cattle repeat lows before USDA report

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

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, hogs close weak before Memorial Day

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

More cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in March than expected

December U.S. cattle placements slowed more than anticipated

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

Profitable U.S. feedlots buy more cattle in September

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