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Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices weigh on feeder market

Rain-soaked pens sidelined some Alberta feedlots

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 16, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged but a softer tone was noted in the non-major feeding regions. Most auction barns are in summer mode and the quality of feeders coming on the market is quite variable. However, at major centers in Alberta, healthy strings of yearlings were well bid […] Read more

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Klassen: Canadian feeder market divorces from U.S. values

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 9, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Lower volumes were on offer across the Prairies and the quality was quite variable at smaller sales. Many auction barns are in summer mode; however, there were decent volumes in the major feeding regions of Alberta. Strong feedlot demand was evident on quality […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

Strength in fed cattle prices the main driver

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 2, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $6-$8 higher on average while calves were unchanged to $4 higher. Strength in fed cattle prices was the main factor driving the feeder cattle market this week. Alberta direct fed cattle sales were reported on a live basis from $150 to $153 f.o.b. the feedlot, up […] Read more

From the Ground Up, Livestock

When to calve?

From the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon

By Steve Kenyon May 29, 2020

Seeing as though I am calving out a custom herd of cows right now, that seems like a good topic for this month. I know there are lots of different points of view on the best time to calve. It is not for me to say who is right and who is wrong because every […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

U.S. corn offered into southern Alberta

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 28, 2020

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher on average while calves traded unchanged to as much as $8 lower. Larger feedlot operations were actively bidding for 800-plus-lb. feeders across the Prairies due to the limited supply. Lower volumes were available this past week which was supportive for the market. Southern […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market jumps on renewed optimism

Weekly slaughter pace improving

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 19, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle over 800 lbs. traded $8-$10 higher while lighter weight categories were up $4 to as much as $12 in some cases. Feeder cattle under 800 lbs. were very well bid across the Prairies; feeder cattle under 700 lbs. are now trading at prices similar to late February, […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

WLPIP calf price insurance deadline extended

Three-week extension includes nine purchasing days

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News May 15, 2020

Cattle producers in the western provinces will get extra decision-making time this year on the calf price insurance available through Western Livestock Price Insurance (WLPIP). The Prairies’ Crown ag insurance corporations announced Thursday that the deadline to buy WLPIP calf price insurance for 2020 has been extended to June 18. The new deadline, reset from […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market banks on fed cattle recovery

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 12, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $4 higher to $4 lower, with the exception of southern Alberta where quality packages were unchanged to $6 higher. Calves and grass cattle traded $2 lower to as much as $5 higher. Certain auctions in Western Canada reported calves trading $4 to as much as $8 […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 6, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $4-$6 lower; mid-weight feeder cattle traded $2 higher to $4 lower. Lighter calves and grassers were quite variable. In Alberta, these cattle ranged from unchanged to as much as $8 higher on average while in the eastern Prairie regions, calves traded $4 lower to $4 higher. […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearling prices stay sluggish, calves hold value

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 28, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $4 lower; calves and grass cattle were relatively unchanged. Early in the week, the mood was quite depressing; yearlings were under pressure with feedlot buyers on the sidelines. By Friday, the market appeared to be well established. Backgrounding operators have been active sellers over […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

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U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

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Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Canadian feeder market divorces from U.S. values

Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

When to calve?

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on renewed optimism

WLPIP calf price insurance deadline extended

Klassen: Feeder market banks on fed cattle recovery

Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

Klassen: Yearling prices stay sluggish, calves hold value

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