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Good beef demand in 2019 supports fed cattle prices

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the January 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin January 6, 2020

Fed Cattle Demand has been key in 2019. Good beef demand in both Canada and the U.S. has supported fed cattle prices throughout the year. Fed prices rallied again in November and early December in Western Canada. Support coming from tighter front-end supply and growing holiday demand led to a 13 per cent increase in […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

By Jerry Klassen December 30, 2019

Feeder cattle markets experienced light volumes during the final week of December and prices were relatively unchanged compared to week-ago levels. Yearling values were slightly softer, as these cattle will not have enough time to be ready for the April fed market. Buying interest for mid-weight categories was characterized as sluggish, while light-weight bawlers were […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Improving margins support lightweight feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen December 24, 2019

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2 to $4 on either side of unchanged; however, calves under 650 pounds were steady to as much as $5 higher. Bids from Alberta packers were sharply higher with fed cattle trading in the range of $160 to $162 on Friday, up $5 to $6 […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

By Jerry Klassen December 17, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average. For the second week in a row, the markets were quite variable across the Prairies but shorter-keep yearlings appeared to lead the charge higher. In Alberta, quality 900-lb. steers were once again touching the $190 level and 800-lb.-plus steers […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market under weight of imports

By Jerry Klassen December 10, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 lower to $2 higher. It’s that time of year when most feedlots are carrying sufficient numbers and buyers are hesitant to increase ownership unless they can see profitability. Auction market volumes contained weaned and unweaned calves over the past week; premiums returned for feeders […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Markets

Fed cattle prices seen higher on sustained demand

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Debbie McMillin December 6, 2019

Fed cattle The last two weeks have seen fed cattle prices pushed higher by continued demand, the re-opened border, higher cut-out values and reduced supplies. Seasonally, fed prices are responding to demand for middle meats as buyers look towards their holiday needs in the coming month. At the same time, China announced that it has […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market drops on soft demand

By Jerry Klassen November 26, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were down $4-$6 while calf prices dropped $5 to as much as much as $10 in some cases. Comments from order buyers reflect very sluggish demand for this time of year. Ontario farmers have harvested about 50 per cent of the corn crop and buying interest from […] Read more

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Market talk, Markets

Revisiting Economics 101 in relation to the cattle industry

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen November 15, 2019

When hockey players go on the ice to practice, they first warm up by skating and then they’ll practice shooting and passing. Regardless of the talent level, they go back to the basics. In this issue, I’m going back to the basics of market analysis. I often receive inquiries from cattle producers regarding the price […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Steady demand seen for all feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen November 5, 2019

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Yearlings supplies were limited in certain regions which caused buyers to shrug off fleshier characteristics in some cases; however, heavier yearlings over 950 pounds were somewhat softer. Finishing feedlots appeared to be more aggressive on heavier, vaccinated or pre-conditioned calves. Many auction barns […] Read more

Market talk, Markets

Understanding the Commitment of Traders Report

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen October 24, 2019

Who is long? Who is short? How much of each? This is one of the most valuable pieces of information when analyzing the futures market. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) publishes the Commitment of Traders Report every Friday. The report shows the futures position of larger traders as of the previous Tuesday. It’s important […] Read more

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Good beef demand in 2019 supports fed cattle prices

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

Klassen: Improving margins support lightweight feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

Klassen: Feeder cattle market under weight of imports

Fed cattle prices seen higher on sustained demand

Klassen: Feeder cattle market drops on soft demand

Revisiting Economics 101 in relation to the cattle industry

Klassen: Steady demand seen for all feeder cattle

Understanding the Commitment of Traders Report

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