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Klassen: Feeder market softens

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 6, 2016

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, goes the old proverb, and there is no greater example than in the cattle complex. Placid feedlot operators watched in dismay as fed cattle sold in the range of $133-$135 this past week, down approximately $6 from week-ago levels and $10 below breakeven pen closeout values. The stomach-churning fed […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 30, 2016

Comments from the country this week suggested the market was slightly firmer than week-ago levels. However, market reports stated prices were relatively unchanged and actually softened late in the week. The old saying that even a priest lies about his car’s gas mileage applies to overly optimistic cattlemen trying to bolster market enthusiasm. Feedlot margins […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels although a softer tone was noted late in the week. After two weeks of slightly higher values, buyers took on the attitude of cutting one’s coat according one’s cloth. Each cattle feeder appears to have his or her own view of the market and […] Read more

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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

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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

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Klassen: Feeder market softens

Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone

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

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