fed cattle Archives - Page 56 of 57

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, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 10, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded at similar levels to seven days earlier on very light volumes and little buying interest. Most auction barns were closed and cattle buyers are on holidays, so drawing market information is like the young cowboy at the high school dance — his mind is anywhere but on the markets. Limited […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 6, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets continue to consolidate at the higher levels. Most auction markets were closed due to the Canada Day holiday, so all eyes were on focused south of the border for market sentiment. Average U.S. feeder prices were steady to $3 lower at major sales in Oklahoma and Missouri as the U.S. […] 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

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: Strong beef prices spill over into feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 24, 2015

U.S. wholesale beef prices surged higher this past week as stronger retail and restaurant demand absorbed the larger beef stocks in storage. Alberta packers’ average purchase price was $202.50 and with pen break-even closeout prices near $188, the healthy margin structure renewed buying confidence in the feeder market. All weight categories experienced a stronger tone, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle spurt higher on stronger beef prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 18, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were solidly $3 to $5 higher on average this past week compared to seven days earlier. Improved beef demand has drawn down stocks in the production pipeline, allowing packers to increase bids for fed cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $201 to $202, up $2 […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

U.S. grains: Soybeans tumble on doubts over U.S.-China trade progress

Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

Tag Archives fed cattle

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

Klassen: Lower grain production weighing on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer tone

Klassen: Drier conditions soften feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market dealing with limited precipitation

Klassen: Strong beef prices spill over into feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle spurt higher on stronger beef prices

AgCanadaTV

AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Sept. 5, 2025

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Latest Market News