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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices stabilized over the past week, trading $5 to $8 higher in comparison to seven days earlier. In Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, calves traded up $10 to $15 higher largely due to a resumption in U.S. buying interest. The market was functioning to encourage demand, and with prices $25 to $30 […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 12, 2015

Feedlot operators continued on a cautious path this week as western Canadian feeder cattle traded $6-$10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Heavier replacements over 800 lbs. once again led the charge lower, dipping as much as $12 below week-ago levels. Manitoba and Saskatchewan markets also came in line at a slight discount to the […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices collapse

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 5, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were traded $15 to $25 below week-ago levels, suffering one of the largest declines in history. Heavier replacement cattle led the market lower, trading down $20 from week-ago levels, while feeders under 600 pounds dropped $10 to $12 on average. Feedlot operators pulled in the reins, as fed cattle dropped […] Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain vulnerable

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices collapse

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: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

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