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Klassen: Fed cattle bounce supports yearling market

By Jerry Klassen 12 hours ago

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged while calf values were extremely variable. In Alberta, calf prices were holding value but in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, feeder cattle under 650 lbs. were $3 to as much as $8 lower in some cases. Recent rains in Saskatchewan have come too late and auction […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market shrugs off feed grain rally

By Jerry Klassen June 18, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2-$5 higher on average. Noted strength was in the 700-plus-lb. categories, which spilt over into the lighter calves. Quality groups of yearlings were limited and the scarcity fear factor had a grip on the market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its fourth-quarter beef production […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 10, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 lower on average while calves were down $3-$5 depending on the region. Weakness in the fed cattle market continues to spill over into the feeder complex, as margins drift further into red ink. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $245-$246 delivered […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market absorbs double-edged sword

By Jerry Klassen June 4, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. The feed grains market is writing the story for the feeder market. August feeder cattle futures lost $10 this past week and U.S. cash feeder prices were also down US$4-$6 compared to seven days earlier. Ideas are that […] Read more

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Klassen: Rising feed grains weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen May 28, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $3 lower over the past week. In some cases, calves were down $4 to as much as $6. Rising feed grain costs weighed on the overall feeder complex. Feed barley in southern Alberta traded in the range of $265-$275 per tonne delivered, […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market finds support

By Jerry Klassen May 20, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $2 lower while calves traded $3 higher to as much as $8 lower. Adverse weather across much of the U.S. Midwest set a negative tone on both sides of the border. U.S. feeder cattle markets were down US$3-$6 from seven days earlier. Corn futures […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market continues to soften

By Jerry Klassen May 13, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 lower on average with some auctions down $5 to as much as $8. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis at $258 delivered, down $15 from the April highs. Feeding margins have slid into negative territory quite rapidly and could be […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle rally loses steam

By Jerry Klassen May 6, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings traded $2-$5 lower while calves were solidly $3 to as much as $8 lower. There’s a limit how far the cash trade can divorce from the futures market. November feeder cattle futures have dropped $12 from contract highs and there is no sign that this slide is over; […] Read more

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Klassen: Cash feeder market shrugs off lower futures

By Jerry Klassen April 29, 2019

This past week, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $270-$274 on a dressed basis, up $2-$4 from seven days earlier. Strength in the fed cattle market spilt over into the feeder complex as feeding margins moved into positive territory for the first time this year. Compared to last week, western Canadian […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

By Jerry Klassen April 23, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 on either side of unchanged. Many auction barns were closed last week and the ones holding sales had smaller numbers. Quality packages of yearlings were on the higher end of the range while smaller groups of fleshier replacements were discounted. Alberta feedlots were focusing […] Read more

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Klassen: Fed cattle bounce supports yearling market

Klassen: Feeder market shrugs off feed grain rally

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

Klassen: Feeder market absorbs double-edged sword

Klassen: Rising feed grains weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market finds support

Klassen: Feeder market continues to soften

Klassen: Feeder cattle rally loses steam

Klassen: Cash feeder market shrugs off lower futures

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

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