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Klassen: Feeder cattle mixed across the Prairies

By Jerry Klassen March 21, 2016

Market sentiment can be extremely variable and this week, we saw a large divergence in the price structure across the Prairies. Alberta feeder cattle prices were generally $3 to $6 higher and in some cases as much as $10 above week-ago levels. Buying interest appeared to fade moving east, with Manitoba markets dropping $4-$8 from […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen February 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $5-$10 below values seven days earlier. Sharper declines were noted on heavier replacements over 800 lbs., which at times sold for $15 below week-ago levels; quality mid-weight feeders in the range of 600 to 800 lbs. were down $8 on average. Eastern Prairie markets held value on feeders […] Read more

Livestock, Prime cuts

Expect cattle market volatility to continue

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

By Steve Kay February 22, 2016

The North American meat and livestock industry got a welcome pre-Christmas present when Congress repealed the beef and pork parts of the country-of-origin labelling law. The move brought relief and a certain rejoicing in all three countries. Not only can normal movement of livestock resume without costly segregation, potentially disruptive retaliatory tariffs were avoided. The […] Read more

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Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

By Jerry Klassen February 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels on average last week. Fully weaned vaccinated calves were trading down $5-$8 while semi-weaned bawlers were down a solid $10. Shorter-keep replacements over 850 lbs. were down $8-$12 depending on flesh levels but harder-looking cattle were down sharply, as much as $15. Extremely cold […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By Jerry Klassen January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were […] Read more

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Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

By Jerry Klassen January 19, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. Feedlot hands are contending with adverse winter conditions and cattle travelling farther distances were down $6 to $12 in non-major feeding regions. Feeder markets were slightly softer Monday through Wednesday; however, feedlot operators were quick to back away […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Beef price rebound pulls CME live cattle higher

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News January 13, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts finished moderately higher on Wednesday, helped by short-covering following the day’s turnaround in wholesale beef values, traders said. February live cattle closed 0.5 cent/lb. higher at 132.1 cents, and April ended up 0.325 cent, to 133.025 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday’s afternoon’s wholesale beef price, […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

By Jerry Klassen January 12, 2016

During the first full week of January, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $10-$15 higher compared to late December. In some cases, calves under 600 lbs. were $15-$20 higher. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market, along with the firmer tone to live cattle futures, set a positive tone. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Cargill’s Q2 profit drops amid commodities slump

By Karl Plume January 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Slumping commodities prices and weak demand in some markets took their toll on profits for global commodities trader Cargill in the quarter ending Nov. 30, sending earnings and revenue down 13 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. Privately held Cargill, celebrating its 150th birthday this year, is in the midst […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle mixed across the Prairies

Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

Expect cattle market volatility to continue

Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

U.S. livestock: Beef price rebound pulls CME live cattle higher

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

Cargill’s Q2 profit drops amid commodities slump

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