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Klassen: Feeder market bounces off the lows

By Jerry Klassen November 1, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a week-over-week gain of $5 to $8. Strength in live cattle futures, along with the weaker Canadian dollar, rejuvenated buying interest amongst feedlot operators across the Prairies. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $222 to $227 on a dressed basis, which was also up $2 […] Read more

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Cargill profit jumps on beef demand, grain margins

By Karl Plume October 4, 2016

Reuters — Global commodities trader Cargill reported a sharply higher quarterly net profit on Tuesday, helped by rising beef demand and stronger grain trading and processing margins. The privately held company’s net income rose 66 per cent to $852 million in the first quarter ended Aug. 31 from $512 million a year earlier (all figures […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness

By Jerry Klassen September 12, 2016

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $128-$130 this past week — the lowest levels since December 2013 and down nearly $18 from a month ago. Weekly beef production continues to defy expectations, bludgeoning feeding margins across the Prairies. Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quick to respond, trading $8-$10 below week-ago […] Read more

When beef supplies are growing, the futures market anticipates that increased supply and deferred futures trade at discounts to nearby months.

Market talk, Markets

Understanding cattle markets

By Jerry Klassen August 31, 2016

Whenever I provide a market outlook for a producer group or convention related to beef production, I always start off by asking how many producers subscribe to market information. Inevitably, maybe three or four hands go up. The market outlook is always the last topic of discussion at the convention and needless to say, given […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

By Jerry Klassen August 30, 2016

Comments from the country this week suggested the market was slightly firmer than week-ago levels. However, market reports stated prices were relatively unchanged and actually softened late in the week. The old saying that even a priest lies about his car’s gas mileage applies to overly optimistic cattlemen trying to bolster market enthusiasm. Feedlot margins […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

By Jerry Klassen June 8, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally steady with week-ago levels as volumes continue to decline into the summer months. The quality of cattle coming on the market this time of year is quite variable. Background operations are liquidating their final volumes and feeders over 800 lbs. set the market structure. Larger-frame mixed steers averaging […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

By Jerry Klassen May 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels with quality groups of steers selling for as much as $10 higher. Renewed optimism surfaced amongst feedlot operators as feeding margins appear to be moving above break-even pen closeout values. Auction markets that only had two or three major buyers at previous sales in spring […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Downward price trend continues for feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen May 2, 2016

The feeder cattle market feels like a falling dagger — and trying to pick a bottom can be painful. Western Canadian auction markets saw heavier replacements over 800 lbs. fall $8-$12 compared to last week; calves were generally $5-$8 below week-ago levels. Feedlot buying interest was once again limited to two or three major operations […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Sluggish beef demand sinks CME live cattle

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News April 28, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures settled sharply lower on Thursday, with the June contract down by its three-cent/lb. daily price limit, as sluggish beef demand threatened to pressure cash prices by Friday, traders said. Lightly-traded April live cattle, which has no limit on the final two days before expiration on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market garners support

By Jerry Klassen April 18, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively stable over the past week while prices in the major feeding regions were $2 to $5 higher. Alberta fed cattle prices were $2 higher, trading in the range of $170 to $172, which bolstered buying enthusiasm in the heavier weight categories. Feedlot operators in the Lethbridge area were […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market bounces off the lows

Cargill profit jumps on beef demand, grain margins

Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness

Understanding cattle markets

Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

Klassen: Downward price trend continues for feeder cattle

U.S. livestock: Sluggish beef demand sinks CME live cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market garners support

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