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This old trough, no longer useable for water, was repurposed into an inexpensive feeder for the bulls. Tucked into the corner of the fence with a bit of reinforcement, it can easily be refilled as needed.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Pasture

A handy inexpensive feed bunk

A repurposed water trough and other fencing materials were all put to good use

By Heather Smith Thomas December 15, 2023

This fall, we decided to let our two yearling bulls out of the corral for winter and have them eat down some willows. Last winter, we created a new little pasture by clearing out the trees and willow bushes, then piling and burning them in hopes of growing more grass. We grazed that new pasture […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues to consolidate

U.S. feeder cattle supplies seen tighter than expected

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 13, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian grass yearling prices were relatively unchanged. Yearlings over 800 lbs. on light grain rations or on diets mixed with silage were priced at $5 to as much as $20 discount to those cattle coming straight off pasture. Larger groups of uniform quality continue to trade at a minor premium […] Read more

The drill stem cradle holds the bale in place. As the animals eat, the bale slides down into the steamer wheel.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Building a heavy-duty feeder for bulls

Some steel odds and ends welded together can handle bull abuse

By Heather Eppich June 9, 2023

Bulls are so hard on bale feeders. They always seem to be pushing and rubbing against the feeders, which just don’t stand up to the pressure. Over time, the bars break off and then the top ring breaks, leaving a protruding piece of metal that is perfect for both people and animals to get hurt […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues on downward trend

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 2, 2021

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets dropped $2 to $4 while calf prices sank $2 to as much as $6 on average. Rising feed grain prices set a negative tone. Adverse weather also contributed to lower bids, especially in the lighter weight categories. Most auction barns had feature calf sales this past week. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 26, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were down $2-$5 while calves dropped by $3 to as much as $8. We’re now seeing some medium-quality calves weighing around 550 lbs. sell under the psychological $200 level in central Alberta. The market is lacking demand. Feedlot inventories are running 33 per cent above the five-year […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News June 10, 2021

MarketsFarm — Strong demand for beef has kept fed cattle prices in Western Canada well supported, but high feed grain prices continue to cut into profits in the feeder sector, according to CanFax analyst Brian Perillat. Fed cattle prices have rallied for most of 2021, he said, “so feedlots, after losing money for two to […] Read more

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Canada’s barley exports show no signs of slowing

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News May 29, 2021

MarketsFarm — Tight Canadian barley supplies, due in part to surging export demand, have kept feed grain bids well supported in the Prairies over the past few months. The cupboards, however, are not quite bare, with weekly Canadian barley exports hitting their second-highest level of the crop-year-to-date. Canada exported 175,500 tonnes of barley during the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market heating up

Wholesale beef prices climbing

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 25, 2021

Compared to last week, quality yearling packages were $2-$5 higher while calf values were unchanged to $2 higher. A surge in buying interest surfaced for yearlings last week as fed cattle prices continue to trade near 52-week highs. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $162-$165 delivered and breakeven pen closeouts are […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Alternatives in greater demand

By GFM Network News April 9, 2021

MarketsFarm — Price increases for feed barley and wheat in Western Canada have caused more feeders to look elsewhere for sustenance for their livestock. Prices over the last year have shot up 25 to 40 per cent, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. “Any time you run into a high-priced commodity market, the cost of feeding […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain feed grain market weighs on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 16, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Certain reports had yearling markets trading $3 on either side of unchanged while in southern Alberta, prices were down $2-$4 on average. Calves weighing 600 to 750 lbs. were $4 lower to $4 higher and feeders under 600 lbs. were steady to $3 […] Read more

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed

Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions

GFM Network News

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed

Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions

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A handy inexpensive feed bunk

Klassen: Feeder market continues to consolidate

Building a heavy-duty feeder for bulls

Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues on downward trend

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

Feed weekly outlook: Canada’s barley exports show no signs of slowing

Klassen: Feeder market heating up

Feed weekly outlook: Alternatives in greater demand

Klassen: Uncertain feed grain market weighs on feeder cattle

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