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Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

By GFM Network News March 14, 2017

CNS Canada — As spring slowly approaches, western Canadian feed dealers are warily eyeing the amount of grain that may be left over on Prairie fields. “There’s a bit of concern about how much spring-threshed grain we may see here in the next few weeks,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “That’s […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to week-ago levels. Buyers were quite meticulous on flesh levels and quality features in the heavier weight categories; however, feedlot operators were definitely more aggressive this week. Major operations have liquidated a fair amount of fed cattle and these players are anxious to reload […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 31, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle were actively trading $3-$5 higher compared to week-ago levels. Order buyers felt like they were groping in the dark but realized there was a fair amount of buying interest by the week’s end. Alberta and Ontario orders were floating aggressively into Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, which kept the market flat across […] Read more

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U.S. December feedlot cattle placements hit six-year high

By GFM Network News January 28, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feedlots brought in 18 per cent more cattle in December than the year-earlier month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday, which topped forecasts and reached a six-year high for that month. Higher prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle last month improved profit for feedlots. That allowed them to […] Read more

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Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 10, 2017

Most auction barns were in holiday mode last week, which made the market hard to define. However, comments from local buyers suggest demand is building for shorter-term replacements due to healthy feedlot margins. Small groups were on offer with limited numbers available, and there was a wide range on similar weight classes across the Prairies. […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Low-quality feed being dumped on market

By GFM Network News January 4, 2017

CNS Canada — Prices for feed barley and wheat don’t appear ready to spike anytime soon, as farmers across Western Canada continue to dump supplies containing high concentrations of vomitoxin and fusarium into feedlots. “Steady as it goes here is the tone,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “We’re looking to clean […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts new year on firm tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 3, 2017

February live cattle futures reached six-month highs during the last week of 2016, which quickly spilled over into western Canadian feeder cattle markets. While most auction barns were closed for the holiday season, there was some direct off-farm-to-feedlot movement. Limited sales were reported, but values were $2-$6 higher compared to the third week of December. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Feedlots sought to take in TB-quarantined cattle

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News November 25, 2016

Prairie cattle producers whose herds are stuck under federal quarantine while officials trace out cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) could soon have a option to house animals at an approved feedlot. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Friday said it is working with beef cattle industry representatives to find one or more feedlots where it […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets establish fundamental equilibrium

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 8, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels as most auction barns held featured or pre-sort calf sales. However, premiums of $3 to as much as $8 were noted on pre-conditioned, quality-weaned replacements. Time in the market is more important than timing the market; longer term risk adverse feeding reinforced the fact […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off the lows

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 1, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a week-over-week gain of $5 to $8. Strength in live cattle futures, along with the weaker Canadian dollar, rejuvenated buying interest amongst feedlot operators across the Prairies. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $222 to $227 on a dressed basis, which was also up $2 […] Read more

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Tag Archives feedlots

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

U.S. December feedlot cattle placements hit six-year high

Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

Low-quality feed being dumped on market

Klassen: Feeder market starts new year on firm tone

Feedlots sought to take in TB-quarantined cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets establish fundamental equilibrium

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off the lows

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