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Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 13, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite volatile over the past week, trading steady to $8 higher in some cases. Noticeable gains were seen on cattle under 700 pounds, which traded $3 to $8 higher compared to week-ago levels. Cattle over 700 lbs. were $3 to $4 higher in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while shorter-keep replacements […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 6, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $5 higher over the past week, with lighter weight categories under 700 pounds jumping $8 to $10 in some cases. Renewed buying interest surfaced based on strength in Alberta fed cattle prices, which traded as high as $198. Improving feedlot margins in the nearby and deferred positions […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeders trade $2 to $6 higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 19, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle values started the year on a very strong tone. Lighter-weight calves under 700 pounds were a solid $4 to $6 higher in comparison to mid-December; replacements over 700 lbs. were $2 to $4 higher on average. This was the first week of major sales in 2015 and cattle buyers were extremely […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

By Jerry Klassen December 1, 2014

Fed cattle prices have traded in a steady range over the past month with Alberta packers buying fed cattle from $164/cwt to $166/cwt. While the cash trade has been relatively stable, the futures market has been extremely volatile due to the uncertainty in consumer spending behavior over the next four to six months. Chinese growth […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

By GFM Network News November 21, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in October declined versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but not by as much as expected, said analysts. While pricey calves discouraged feedlots from buying them, high-priced slaughter cattle and deteriorating summer pastures drew more livestock into feeding pens, they […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Cattle market remains sensitive to demand

Market update

By Jerry Klassen January 30, 2014

The cattle complex ended the 2013 calendar year relatively strong. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at the yearly highs of $127/cwt to $128/cwt as seasonal strong demand caused AAA wholesale beef prices to reach $208/cwt, up over $30/cwt from year-ago levels. The weaker Canadian dollar along with lower beef production resulted in the elevated […] Read more

GFM Network News

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Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

Klassen: Feeders trade $2 to $6 higher

Cattle market may weaken if U.S. economy plateaus

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

Cattle market remains sensitive to demand

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