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Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 9, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which caused a wide range of prices for similar-weight cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $199 to $200, down $2 from […] Read more

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Klassen: Rejuvenated interest stabilizes feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 4, 2015

After a softer tone during the third week of April, western Canadian feeder cattle values stabilized trading steady to $5 higher on average this past week. Notable gains were noted on cattle under 700 pounds in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where prices were $3 to as much as $8 higher. Available feeder cattle supplies are starting […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market’s upward momentum eases

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 27, 2015

Western Canadian cattle prices were extremely volatile this past week, trading $2 higher to as much as $5 lower in comparison to seven days earlier. The feeder cattle market appeared to stall out at the higher levels, with most auction barns experiencing smaller volumes. Spring-like temperatures and seeding preparation kept the small cattle farmer/producer at […] Read more

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Klassen: Expansionary activity drives feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 18, 2015

I know this may sound redundant, but western Canadian feeder cattle traded $2 to $5 higher last week and in some cases as much as $10 above week-ago levels. Strong gains were noted across the Prairies on all weight categories. Feather-light steer calves under 500 pounds touched the magical $400 level in eastern regions; 700-lb. […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 13, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite volatile over the past week, trading steady to $8 higher in some cases. Noticeable gains were seen on cattle under 700 pounds, which traded $3 to $8 higher compared to week-ago levels. Cattle over 700 lbs. were $3 to $4 higher in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while shorter-keep replacements […] Read more

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Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 6, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $5 higher over the past week, with lighter weight categories under 700 pounds jumping $8 to $10 in some cases. Renewed buying interest surfaced based on strength in Alberta fed cattle prices, which traded as high as $198. Improving feedlot margins in the nearby and deferred positions […] Read more

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Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder values

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 9, 2015

Fed cattle in Alberta were trading at $191 this past week, which set a positive tone in the feeder complex. Across the Prairies, heavier quality replacements over 700 pounds posted gains of $2 to $4 while lighter-weight cattle were $3 to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Feedlot margins improved with break-even pen closeouts […] Read more

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Klassen: Demand varies for feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 2, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable over the past week. Stronger demand was noted in the major feeding regions such as southern Alberta where top-quality steers weighing just over 600 pounds reached $288. Manitoba prices were also steady to $3 higher on buying interest from Eastern Canada and south of the border. However, […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Cattle fundamentals remain healthy

By Jerry Klassen December 16, 2014

Fed cattle prices in Alberta continue to hover between $168 to $172 due to tighter market-ready supplies, steady consumer demand and a weaker Canadian dollar. Cattle on feed numbers continue to come in below year-ago levels in both Canada and the U.S. Cheaper feed grain prices have allowed feedlots to hold cattle and be patient […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

By Jerry Klassen December 1, 2014

Fed cattle prices have traded in a steady range over the past month with Alberta packers buying fed cattle from $164/cwt to $166/cwt. While the cash trade has been relatively stable, the futures market has been extremely volatile due to the uncertainty in consumer spending behavior over the next four to six months. Chinese growth […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market reflects diverse tone

Klassen: Rejuvenated interest stabilizes feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market’s upward momentum eases

Klassen: Expansionary activity drives feeder market higher

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder values

Klassen: Demand varies for feeder cattle

Cattle fundamentals remain healthy

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

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