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Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Markets

Calf market will feel the pinch come fall

Market Update: It will take time to work burdensome beef supplies through the U.S. system

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Alberta fed cattle prices have traded in the range of $162 to $166 throughout February and March, but the market is poised to grind lower during the second quarter due to the large year-over-year increase in second-quarter beef production. Fed cattle are poised for a $15 to $20 drop over the next couple of months […] Read more
Tighter feeder cattle availability ahead
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Tighter feeder cattle availability ahead

Market Update: Drought in southern Plains has moved more cattle to feedlots

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In mid-February, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $273 to $275 on a dressed basis while live prices were quoted from $163 to $165. Fed cattle prices have been relatively flat so far this year. However, feeder cattle prices dropped sharply in January and failed to recover. This is largely due […] Read more
cattle in a feedlot
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Market message: Time to cut beef production

Market Update with Jerry Klassen: The market will bounce back temporarily, but producers should consider liquidating cows

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Western Canadian cattle prices have been quite volatile over the past month. Alberta fed cattle prices climbed higher for seven weeks in a row from late November through the first week of January. Alberta packer bids rose from $147 to highs of $167 during this time. The finished market appeared to divorce from the live […] Read more
U.S. tax cuts will increase beef demand
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

U.S. tax cuts will increase beef demand

Market Influences: Consumers will have more disposable income, leading to more spending

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I’ve received many inquiries over the past couple of months regarding the potential effects of U.S. corporate and personal tax cuts on beef demand. I know most producers focus on cattle inventory numbers and cattle-on-feed reports, but old-time cattle producers often remind me that focusing on demand is the secret to long-term success in the […] Read more
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Strong demand enhances cattle prices

Market Update: Consumer spending in the U.S. is a major price driver

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Fed and feeder cattle prices have been ratcheting higher over the past month due to stronger-than-expected demand. Consumer confidence reached record highs in October and U.S. third-quarter GDP also came in above expectations. This economic data confirms that consumer spending is stronger than anticipated, enhancing overall beef demand. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in […] Read more
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Lower supply outlook strengthens cattle prices

Market Update: The market is not getting more bearish but rather looking neutral to bullish

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Alberta fed cattle were trading in the range of $137 to $138 in mid-October, up approximately $4 from average September values. Beef production during October appears to be coming in lower than anticipated. At the same time, retail and restaurant demand appears to be coming in higher than expected due robust consumer spending. Looking forward, […] Read more
Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Producers urged to sell earlier this fall

Market Update: Market expected to go lower heading into the fourth quarter of 2017

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Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $159 to $163 in late June, down from highs during the first week of May of $197. The market has come under pressure as market supplies build on both sides of the border and carcass weights increase. U.S. cattle-on-feed numbers reached a historical high on […] Read more
Cattle market endures volatility
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Cattle market endures volatility

Market Update: Beef oversupply will be an issue unless consumer spending picks up

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Alberta fed cattle prices reached up to the range of $195 to $197 during the first week of May due to tight market-ready supplies and adverse weather in the U.S. southern Plains. The futures market has been trading at a sharp discount to the cash trade throughout winter and spring, causing feedlots to be aggressive […] Read more
What is the cattle futures market saying?
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

What is the cattle futures market saying?

The combination of cash and futures market numbers will point the way

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I’ve received numerous calls over the past month from cow-calf producers and backgrounding operators in regards to a marketing strategy for their individual operation. In four previous articles I’ve discussed the feeder cattle futures market and the historical relationship between the cash and futures market. I analyzed basis levels and discussed using the basis and futures for […] Read more
Understanding feeder cattle options
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock, Markets

Understanding feeder cattle options

The Markets: Using a “put” option to avoid margin calls


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In the previous three columns on feeder cattle marketing (found in the ‘On our network’ column on the right-hand side of this page), I’ve discussed hedging feeder cattle production using the feeder cattle futures market. Many producers hesitate to use a futures market because of the cash flow requirements. When you sell a futures contract, there […] Read more

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