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Klassen: Feeder market reflects vulnerability

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded within $5 on either side of unchanged. Strength was noted in the major feeding regions of Alberta while subdued buying interest was noted in other regions of the Prairies. Major operations focused on local cattle, especially in southern Alberta. Feature sales attracted larger crowds which enhanced […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on profit-taking, lack of cash sales

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures eased on Friday as traders locked in profits following two straight sessions of higher prices and as beef packers bought few animals in cash cattle markets, traders and analysts said. Expectations that meat packers might pay prices roughly steady with cattle sales of about $109/cwt a week ago […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly higher on technical buying

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 29, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were narrowly higher on Wednesday, lifted by light technical buying as traders awaited deals in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets, analysts said. Feeder cattle futures were slightly lower and lean hogs were mixed, with fresh news relatively scant. Most-active CME October live cattle ticked up […] Read more

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Prairies’ dry weather may stem U.S. cattle stampede north

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 28, 2018

Winnipeg | Reuters — Parched pastures and crops in Western Canada are driving up cattle-feeding costs, and farmers and analysts expect the changing economics to stem a recent stampede of U.S. cattle being brought over the border. Canada imported 65,035 head of cattle from the U.S. from January through June, nearly double the pace of […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market softens

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 28, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$5 lower on average while calf markets were relatively unchanged. Weakness in deferred live cattle futures, along with stronger barley prices, set a negative tone. Most of the Prairies have received less than 40 per cent of normal precipitation over the last 30 days, but this […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs ease on weak cash markets, spreading

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 28, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by weaker prices in cash hog markets and spreading as the market gave back a portion of the steep gains notched on Monday, traders and analysts said. Hog futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Monday jumped by their three-cent daily price limit […] Read more

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs limit up on U.S.-Mexico deal, China swine fever

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 27, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures surged by their daily three-cent price limit on Monday, buoyed by hopes of increased U.S. pork exports following news of a trade deal with top importer Mexico, traders said. Hog futures were further supported by the outbreak of African swine fever in China, which has […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs sag on uncertainty over trade talks

By Reuters, GFM Network News August 23, 2018

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. hog futures sagged on Wednesday for a third straight session on a perceived lack of progress in U.S. trade negotiations with key pork consumers China and Mexico, traders said. CME Group live cattle futures followed hogs lower, with burdensome supplies adding pressure. Most-active CME October lean hog futures settled down […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs ease for second day

By GFM Network News August 21, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Front-month U.S. hog futures fell on Tuesday for a second straight session on technical selling and doubts about whether trade talks this week between China and the U.S. would ease tensions, traders said. CME Group live cattle futures settled modestly higher while feeder cattle futures declined. Most-active CME October lean hog […] Read more

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 21, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were $4 on either side of unchanged and the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Strength was noted early in the week but feedlot operators pulled in the reins on Thursday and Friday. Strength in the barley market along with lower feeder cattle prices south of […] Read more

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Tag Archives feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder market reflects vulnerability

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on profit-taking, lack of cash sales

U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly higher on technical buying

Prairies’ dry weather may stem U.S. cattle stampede north

Klassen: Feeder cattle market softens

U.S. livestock: Hogs ease on weak cash markets, spreading

U.S. livestock: Hogs limit up on U.S.-Mexico deal, China swine fever

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs sag on uncertainty over trade talks

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs ease for second day

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain prices

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