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Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 16, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $4 higher relative to week-ago levels. Yearling volumes are starting to increase in central and northern Alberta while the southern and eastern regions experienced limited activity. Buyers’ opaque attitudes resulted in a firmer tone and no one could feel guilty for a minor intemperance. However, the circumspect […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market comes back to life

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 9, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $4-$6 higher on average — in some cases as much as $10 higher in the major feeding regions of Alberta. A couple of auction barns held their first yearling sale of the year and optimism returned with a vengeance. A minor bounce in feeder and live cattle futures along […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market seeking stability

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 2, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continued on a downward trajectory trading $3-$5 below week-ago levels. Erratic buying interest resulted in inconsistent price action across the Prairies which made the market difficult to define. Smaller groups of various quality cattle were on offer, justifying the softer tone, but feedlot operators demonstrated unwavering fortitude even on genetically […] Read more

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Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

By GFM Network News July 25, 2016

Chicago/Reuters – The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in June rose three per cent from a year earlier, the government said July 22, below the expectations of most analysts. Fewer cattle imports from Mexico, along with lackluster prices for cattle ready for slaughter last month, may have slowed the flow of animals into feeding […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable over the past week. Cattle weighing over 700 lbs. were under pressure while calves appeared to trade steady with week-ago levels. The Calgary Stampede period is one week that cattle men and women don’t worry about markets and just enjoy the celebration of fine culture. Small groups […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 12, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, uncertainty in the deferred cash fed cattle prices caused feedlots operators to back away from the market. Secondly, ideas are that yearling prices will weaken […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 5, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and the shortened holiday week further shrunk market activity. In any case, feedlot operations on both sides of the border are focused on selling fed cattle and assessing current financial damage rather than bringing in replacements. The […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holds value

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 14, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $5 higher over the past week on limited volumes. Stragglers from backgrounding operations and late-blooming calves set a reserved tone amongst buyers with large price variations at different regions of the Prairies. Feedlot margins are hovering around breakeven and there appears to be solid demand underneath the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 8, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally steady with week-ago levels as volumes continue to decline into the summer months. The quality of cattle coming on the market this time of year is quite variable. Background operations are liquidating their final volumes and feeders over 800 lbs. set the market structure. Larger-frame mixed steers averaging […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 31, 2016

After a firmer tone the last two weeks, feeder cattle values felt sluggish across the Prairies. Western Canadian prices were quoted from unchanged to $5 lower; smaller sales with variable quality saw prices fall as much as $10 below week-ago levels. Feedlot operators were taken aback by the sharp decline in the live cattle futures […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

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Klassen: Feeder market brewing but caution prevails

Klassen: Feeder cattle market comes back to life

Klassen: Feeder cattle market seeking stability

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holds value

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable

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