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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains sluggish

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3 to as much as $10 below week ago levels due to deteriorating feedlot margins and building beef supplies. Once again the bulk of the pressure was on the heavier weight categories as the deferred live cattle futures made fresh contract lows. Alberta packers showed limited interest in fed […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

By GFM Network News July 25, 2016

Chicago/Reuters – The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in June rose three per cent from a year earlier, the government said July 22, below the expectations of most analysts. Fewer cattle imports from Mexico, along with lackluster prices for cattle ready for slaughter last month, may have slowed the flow of animals into feeding […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Cargill to sell two Texas feedlots

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 8, 2016

Reuters — Cargill, a top U.S. meat processor, said Friday it will sell two Texas beef cattle feedlots to Amarillo-based Friona Industries pending final agreements and regulatory reviews. Under the deal, Friona will acquire Cargill’s cattle feedlots at Bovina and Dalhart, Texas. Cargill said in a statement it will retain ownership of its cattle feedyards […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

April U.S. cattle placed in feedlots at three-year high

By GFM Network News May 20, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in April jumped seven per cent from a year earlier, according to a government report on Friday, far exceeding most analysts’ forecasts. Feedlots were still operating at a loss, analysts said. But lower prices for young calves allowed feedlots to buy more of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels with quality groups of steers selling for as much as $10 higher. Renewed optimism surfaced amongst feedlot operators as feeding margins appear to be moving above break-even pen closeout values. Auction markets that only had two or three major buyers at previous sales in spring […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Lethbridge feed barley’s spring rally muted

By GFM Network News May 16, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge feed barley should be seeing its largest premium over fall and winter months, but so far this year the market’s spring rally has been limited. “This year all we’ve seen is a $5 to $10 per tonne move higher,” said Jim Beusekom, analyst at Market Place Commodities. “So it’s pretty minimal […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Limited selling, buying leave feed barley flat in Lethbridge

By GFM Network News April 5, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge’s feed barley market is sitting stagnant, as feedlots quit hand-to-mouth buying and farmers hold onto their grain. Farmers who stored their feed barley post-harvest don’t want to sell at current prices, despite relative strength, said Jared Seitz, trade manager for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “It’s not so much that prices […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Cattle placed in U.S. feedlots jump to eight-year high

By GFM Network News March 19, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — The number of cattle put into U.S. feedlots in February climbed 10 per cent from a year earlier to their highest level for that month in eight years, according to a government report released Friday. The placement results, which shed light on future prices for cattle and beef, surpassed industry forecasts […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 9, 2016

The prolonged period of negative feeding margins continues to set a tone in the feeder market. Alberta packers were buying limited numbers of fed cattle this past week with dressed sales in the range of $280 to $283, down nearly $10-$14 from two weeks ago. This appears to have spilled over into the feeder market, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Cargill moves to cut antibiotic use in cattle by 20 per cent

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 9, 2016

Reuters — Cargill, a top U.S. meat processor, is trimming the use of antibiotics in its cattle supply amid concerns among some doctors and consumers about risks to humans from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The company on Feb. 26 started eliminating 20 per cent of antibiotics deemed important for human medicine and farm animals from its four […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains sluggish

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

Cargill to sell two Texas feedlots

April U.S. cattle placed in feedlots at three-year high

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

Lethbridge feed barley’s spring rally muted

Limited selling, buying leave feed barley flat in Lethbridge

Cattle placed in U.S. feedlots jump to eight-year high

Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

Cargill moves to cut antibiotic use in cattle by 20 per cent

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