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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

By GFM Network News January 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Beef prices will keep trending lower, analysts said after the government’s semi-annual cattle inventory report on Friday showed the U.S. cattle herd as of Jan. 1 grew three per cent from a year ago, to a five-year high. Healthy pastures, more-affordable grain and record-high cattle prices a year ago encouraged ranchers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Online cattle auction aims to shake up U.S. market

By GFM Network News January 29, 2016

San Diego | Reuters — A proposal for an online auction that could shake up the U.S. pricing model for cattle is set to make its public debut on Friday after a test run last week, with the support of a unit of the world’s largest meatpacker. Producers have worried for years that the country’s […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 19, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. Feedlot hands are contending with adverse winter conditions and cattle travelling farther distances were down $6 to $12 in non-major feeding regions. Feeder markets were slightly softer Monday through Wednesday; however, feedlot operators were quick to back away […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 12, 2016

During the first full week of January, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $10-$15 higher compared to late December. In some cases, calves under 600 lbs. were $15-$20 higher. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market, along with the firmer tone to live cattle futures, set a positive tone. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Wintry blast cuts both ways in U.S. cattle country

By GFM Network News December 29, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — A major winter storm rolling across the U.S. Plains on Monday disrupted transportation of cattle to beef packing plants in sections of the region, said experts. However, they said, the rough weather supported cattle and wholesale beef prices struggling against abundant overall meat supplies and heavyweight animals. The storm, dubbed Goliath, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Bounce in fed cattle supports feeders

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 28, 2015

Feeder cattle prices ended the year on a soft tone, trading steady with week-ago levels. Most auction barns were in holiday mode, resulting in minimal sales across the Prairies. Christmas couldn’t come soon enough for feedlot operators and the bounce in the live cattle futures early in the week was a refreshing gift. This past […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 22, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices ended the year on a soft tone, trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels; fleshier unweaned calves were down $10 to $15 because adverse weather plagued much of the Prairie region. Cattle buyers were busy on the phone, but receiving no orders. Feedlots appear to be content with their current inventory levels […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 15, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $12-$15 on average, with fleshier unweaned calves trading down $20-$25. Major feedlot operators reined in buying interest across the Prairies as fed cattle and wholesale beef prices remain under pressure. Feeding margins continue to deteriorate beyond pain thresholds and the backlog of market-ready feedlot supplies […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 8, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were once again quite volatile this past week as market continues to digest overwhelming fed cattle supplies and lacklustre beef demand. In Alberta, calves under 700 lbs. were steady to $5 lower on average while heavier calves and yearlings were $3 to as much as $10 lower. In the eastern […] Read more

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Tag Archives cattle prices

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

Online cattle auction aims to shake up U.S. market

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

Wintry blast cuts both ways in U.S. cattle country

Klassen: Bounce in fed cattle supports feeders

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

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