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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

PM Beef to shut Minnesota plant, cites tight cattle supply

By GFM Network News October 13, 2015

Reuters — PM Beef will close its southwestern Minnesota beef processing plant on Dec. 11, due to tight cattle supplies, the company said Tuesday. The company announced the Windom plant’s closure to employees and owners during meetings Monday, according to local media. Prices for slaughter cattle last year hit record highs in the wake of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains under pressure

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 28, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $7 lower in comparison to week-ago levels as the market continues to digest the weaker fed market and softer wholesale beef values. Feedlot operators were more cautious, realizing the current prices don’t pencil profitably, while the deferred live cattle futures dropped like a power window. Financial risk […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 24, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were under pressure the week ending Sept. 19, trading $5 to as much as $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Negative feeding margins along with a major selloff in live cattle futures destroyed the buying enthusiasm that was evident earlier in August. Feedlot operators appeared to be in disarray, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 14, 2015

The upward momentum in the feeder cattle complex appears to have subsided over the past week. Western Canadian prices were relatively stable with week-ago levels but there were cases of quality yearling packages (800-plus lbs.) trading $2 to $4 higher. Excellent pasture conditions and optimal weather have delayed feature sales this year in the eastern […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 23, 2015

The feeder cattle market in a world of its own but has a fair amount of new information — mostly negative — to digest as the fall run moves into full steam. Despite the upcoming uncertainty, western Canadian yearling prices were $4 to $8 above last week on very strong buying interest from larger operations; […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 17, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices appeared to shrug off all negative economic news and divorce from the fed cattle complex this past week. Volumes were once again quite thin, characterized by varying quality. Feedlot operators were active on all fronts, especially in southern Alberta where the barley harvest is in full swing. Heavier yearlings on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 4, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices found some footing this past week trading at similar levels to seven days earlier. Auction market volumes consisted of stragglers and late bloomers with minimal numbers on offer; buyers on hand continue to promote the scarcity principle which caused the market to stabilize. Feedlots operators were quite aggressive on 800 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Various views on the feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 27, 2015

If you talked to three Western Canadian cattle buyers this week, you probably would receive four different views on the market. Certain auction barns were reflecting an average week-over-week decline of $3 to $5 but feature strings of cattle were back up to historical high prices. Early sales in the season are like tryouts at a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

By GFM Network News July 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Expansion efforts in Canada’s cattle sector are likely taking a breather right now, as a lack of rain in Alberta and Saskatchewan creates challenges for ranchers trying to feed their animals. According to Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Inc. at Taber, Alta., some cattle in the western Prairies are already being moved […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower grain production weighing on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 27, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone over the past week, with auction markets reporting prices $3 lower to $3 higher in comparison to seven days earlier. The Prairie region continues to experience above-average temperatures causing significant deterioration to pasture and crops in Alberta and western Saskatchewan. Certain auction markets experienced slightly larger […] Read more

Daily Network News

Feed Grain Weekly: Seasonal gains expected this spring

Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values

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PM Beef to shut Minnesota plant, cites tight cattle supply

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains under pressure

Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

Klassen: Various views on the feeder cattle market

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

Klassen: Lower grain production weighing on feeder market

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