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Improving consumer income is sustaining beef consumption levels even in the midst of all-time high beef prices.

Cattle markets expected strong through ‘til fall

Consumer spending appears to have an appetite for meats 

By Jerry Klassen June 25, 2015

Fed and feeder cattle markets across Canada continue to trade at historical highs on the heels of very strong beef demand. Alberta fed cattle prices continue to hover in the range of $200 to $202 per cwt; higher quality Charolais cross steers averaging 700 pounds are reaching above $300 across Western Canada. Improving consumer incomes […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 22, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a soft tone this past week on very light volumes. It’s that time of year where producers market the “stragglers,” or late bloomers, that were not up to standard earlier in spring. Therefore, the market was difficult to define but the overall sentiment felt malleable with various-quality cattle on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Drier conditions soften feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 16, 2015

Alberta and Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices were $2 to $5 lower on average last week due to rising barley prices and deteriorating pasture conditions. All weight categories were under pressure, with sharper slippage on shorter-keep replacements. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $202 to $204, but rising feed grain prices caused […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Klassen: Feeder market dealing with limited precipitation

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 8, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $5 higher on average over the past week. Wholesale beef prices have come off their highs and appear to be weakening in line with the seasonal tendency. However, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $201-$203, basically in line with the market seven days […] 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, Livestock, Markets

Cattle prices seen as strong for year to come

By GFM Network News April 29, 2015

CNS Canada –– Canada’s cattle industry should continue to see high prices for animals at auctions over the next year or so while operators try to rebuild their herds, industry participants predict. “Typical risks for cattle prices are the Canadian dollar and feed costs for cow-calf producers and feeders,” said Brian Perillat, a manager and […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Higher feed costs to push calves down

By Jerry Klassen April 9, 2015

I’ve received many inquiries from cattle producers regarding the barley outlook for the summer and fall. The cost-per-pound of gain is an important factor determining feeder cattle prices and there is generally an inverse relationship between feed grain prices and feeder cattle values. When feed grain prices increase, (as experienced during the U.S. Midwest drought […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger demand lifts feeder cattle prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 24, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices were quite volatile over the past week, experiencing various surges on firm momentum from seven days earlier. In southeastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves under 650 pounds were averaging $5 to $8 above week-ago levels on solid U.S. buying interest. Calves under 400 lbs. were touching the $380-$390 levels in this […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Crude oil price has little impact on cattle market

A review of the numbers fails to show any correlation between the two

By Jerry Klassen February 25, 2015

Over the past month, I’ve received many inquiries from cattle producers in regards to the relationship between crude oil prices and the cattle market in Western Canada. Cattle prices have remained near historical highs while crude oil values have dropped by nearly 60 per cent since the summer of 2014. Often we are confident that […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

By GFM Network News January 30, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Affordable feed and record-high spikes in cattle prices in 2014 encouraged U.S. ranchers to increase their herds at a faster pace than previously expected during the past year, analysts said in response to a government yearly cattle report on Friday. Expansion efforts by producers helped turnaround the seven-year decline in the […] Read more

Daily Network News

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Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values

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Cattle markets expected strong through ‘til fall

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer tone

Klassen: Drier conditions soften feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market dealing with limited precipitation

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain firm

Cattle prices seen as strong for year to come

Higher feed costs to push calves down

Klassen: Stronger demand lifts feeder cattle prices

Crude oil price has little impact on cattle market

Aggressive herd expansion reverses shrinking U.S. cattle supply

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