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Klassen: Feeder market remains firm into 2018

By Jerry Klassen January 1, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced limited activity over the past week because most auction barns were closed for the holiday season. There was some reported activity in certain regions such as central Alberta and prices were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Frigid temperatures tempered buying activity. Feedlots in the nearby area of the […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market ends 2017 on positive tone

By Jerry Klassen December 27, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2 to as much as $6 higher. Moderate to stronger buying interest was noted across the Prairies. Once again, feedlot operators were fairly aggressive on quality yearling packages; semi-weaned and weaned calves were a solid $3-$5 higher while unweaned lighter calves experienced minimal price appreciation. […] Read more

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U.S. feedlot cattle placements bigger than expected

By Theopolis Waters December 22, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Ranchers drove 13.9 per cent more cattle into U.S. feedlots in November than the same time a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday. The result exceeded the high end of the range of analysts’ forecasts, partly fueled by low feed prices in the wake of this fall’s […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger fed cattle market underpins feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen December 18, 2017

Alberta fed cattle prices surged $11-$12 this past week, with packers buying fed cattle in the range of $262-$264 on a dressed basis. While most feedlot operations are carrying sufficient numbers at this time of year, quality packages of heavier replacements were extremely precious. Yearlings and calves above 850 lbs. sold steady to $5 above […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

By Jerry Klassen December 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Alberta feeder cattle prices appeared to move in line with major U.S. markets, which were also down $3-$5 from week-ago levels; however, minimal slippage was noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Weakness in deferred live and feeder cattle […] Read more

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Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen December 5, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 higher to $5 lower; however, yearlings were a solid $2 to $4 lower. Negative feeding margins over the past month, along with weakness in the deferred live cattle futures, set a negative tone in the heavier weight classes. The calf market appears to be […] Read more

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Klassen: Winter weather weighs on feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen November 27, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. However, quality features played a larger role in the price structure. Buyers shied away on fleshier yearlings which is often the case when margins move into negative territory. It’s that time of year when thicker coats can be somewhat misleading and buyers pulled […] Read more

Andrea Stroeve-Sawa is the manager of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders near Taber, Alta.

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She’s the boss now

Management: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa is the manager of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders

By Debbie Furber November 23, 2017

She can’t say she’s surprised when people walk over and ask if the boss is around. After all the feedlot sector is dominated by male operators, but Andrea Stroeve-Sawa couldn’t be prouder as the fourth generation to carry on the Shipwheel brand to say, “you’re talking to her.” She admits that it was a little […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls

By Jerry Klassen November 20, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Eastern Prairie markets were softer but continue to maintain a $5 to as much as $8 premium over major feeding regions of Alberta. We’ve seen a sharp year-over-year increase in imports from the U.S., which is causing a variable price structure to develop across […] Read more

Proper custom feeding agreements protect both the client and the feeder, says risk management specialist Bruce Viney.

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Competitive cattle feeding agreements

… do the right things and do things right

By Debbie Furber November 14, 2017

People looking to place cattle with custom feeders are motivated to get the best deal on rates. That’s the nature of the business — they need to bank a return on their investment in the cattle to stay in business. It’s equally important for custom feeding and grazing operators to see a return on their […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains firm into 2018

Klassen: Feeder market ends 2017 on positive tone

U.S. feedlot cattle placements bigger than expected

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle market underpins feeder complex

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

Klassen: Winter weather weighs on feeder complex

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Klassen: Feeder market rally stalls

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