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U.S. livestock: Cattle fall as beef prices tumble

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 19, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell the most in 1-1/2 weeks on Wednesday in a selloff linked to lacklustre demand from meat packers and government data that showed the lowest wholesale beef prices in four years, traders said. Feeder cattle futures dropped the most so far this month while lean hogs declined […] Read more

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September spells serious slump

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay from the October 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kay October 11, 2016

U.S. cattle feeders might be excused for believing there is a curse on the September market. Feeders endured a historic collapse in live cattle prices in September last year, when cash prices fell more than US$27 per cwt in five weeks. Now prices have suffered another collapse, starting in mid-August, which showed no sign of […] Read more

Markets, Prime cuts

Consumers’ food spending switch

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay from the September 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kay September 29, 2016

All wealth of the North American beef industry comes from consumers. So how much they spend on beef and where they spend it is of vital interest to all participants, from cow-calf producers to processors and distributors. One of the most striking trends in the U.S. protein complex this year is how lower beef prices […] Read more

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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

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle losses deepen on supply woes, weak beef prices

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 6, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures declined more than two per cent on Tuesday, nearing their lowest levels in six years on pressure from big supplies of cattle and beef and lower wholesale meat prices, traders said. Cattle broke below the psychological threshold of 100 cents/lb. for the first time since November 2010 […] 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 market establishes defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen August 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels although a softer tone was noted late in the week. After two weeks of slightly higher values, buyers took on the attitude of cutting one’s coat according one’s cloth. Each cattle feeder appears to have his or her own view of the market and […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen July 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable over the past week. Cattle weighing over 700 lbs. were under pressure while calves appeared to trade steady with week-ago levels. The Calgary Stampede period is one week that cattle men and women don’t worry about markets and just enjoy the celebration of fine culture. Small groups […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

By Jerry Klassen July 12, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, uncertainty in the deferred cash fed cattle prices caused feedlots operators to back away from the market. Secondly, ideas are that yearling prices will weaken […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market enters summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen June 21, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a softer tone over the past week as many auction barns are in summer holiday mode. Weakness in live and feeder cattle futures set a negative tone and by Friday, Alberta packers had dropped bids by nearly $12 on a dressed basis. Feedlot operators were once again on the […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle fall as beef prices tumble

September spells serious slump

Consumers’ food spending switch

Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness

U.S. livestock: Live cattle losses deepen on supply woes, weak beef prices

Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone

Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

Klassen: Feeder market enters summer doldrums

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