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Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 8, 2022

Last week’s price action in western Canadian feeder markets was quite variable. Yearling prices were steady to $4 lower on average across the Prairies. Mid-weight cattle were down $3-$4 in Alberta and $2-$4 higher in Manitoba. Calf prices were also mixed. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves traded $2 to as much as $8 above […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 2, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Steady demand was noted on 800-plus-pound cattle, but calves and lighter weights experienced softer buying interest. Favourable weather and optimal pen conditions along with firmer live cattle futures supported the yearling market. Imports of U.S. corn continue to run 10-14 […] Read more

(Blair Cameron photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

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Klassen: Feeder market softens on tight feed grain supply

Ontario buying interest subsides

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 25, 2022

Compared to last week, prices for yearling steers were down $2-$4 while yearling heifers were down $4 to as much as $8. Calf markets were down $3-$6 from last week. Negative feeding margins, colder temperatures and tight feed grain supplies were the three main factors setting a negative tone in the feeder market. Rail imports […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 18, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $3 lower on average; calves were relatively unchanged but limited numbers were on offer. Strength in the Canadian dollar appeared to temper demand from south of the border in the 750-plus-lb. weight categories. Last week was the first full week of sales in both […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 11, 2022

Compared to late December, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $6-$8 higher on average; however, fancier, lower flesh packages in the 850- to 900-lb. category were $10-$12 higher. Calf markets were quite variable. Early in the week, calf prices were relatively unchanged but markets were up $3-$6 by Friday. Ontario buyers were extremely aggressive last […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News January 4, 2022

There were no feeder cattle sales last week due to the holiday season; however, this didn’t stop many cow-calf producers from inquiring about the market outlook for 2022. This past year was one for the record books. There is no doubt about it. Waves of COVID-19 caused beef demand to be quite volatile from month […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 28, 2021

There were no major sales last week; however, a few auction barns held sales with a light run of feeder cattle along with bred cows and bred heifers. Compared to seven days earlier, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Liquidation of the cow herd was the main feature on both sides of the […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 21, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Small groups of various quality characterized sale volumes. There were a few packages of backgrounded yearlings that sold at decent levels. Finishing feedlots were fairly aggressive on groups in the 700- to 800-lb. category. Higher flesh levels have become […] Read more

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Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 14, 2021

Compared to last week, replacement cattle over 800 lbs. traded $10-$15 higher; some quality packages were up $20 from week-ago levels. Feeder cattle weighing 600-800 lbs. traded $4-$8 higher; calves under 600 lbs. were up $6-$10 on average, with some packages in Alberta up as much as $15 from last week. Strength in the fed […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes

Cow-calf producers selling sooner than normal

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 7, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis at $275 delivered; the Alberta fed market has rallied $10-$12 over the past couple weeks. Secondly, U.S. feeder cattle prices have also rallied US$10-US$12 during the same time frame […] Read more

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Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

Klassen: Feeder market softens on tight feed grain supply

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes

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