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Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen September 24, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were under pressure the week ending Sept. 19, trading $5 to as much as $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Negative feeding margins along with a major selloff in live cattle futures destroyed the buying enthusiasm that was evident earlier in August. Feedlot operators appeared to be in disarray, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

By Jerry Klassen September 14, 2015

The upward momentum in the feeder cattle complex appears to have subsided over the past week. Western Canadian prices were relatively stable with week-ago levels but there were cases of quality yearling packages (800-plus lbs.) trading $2 to $4 higher. Excellent pasture conditions and optimal weather have delayed feature sales this year in the eastern […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen August 23, 2015

The feeder cattle market in a world of its own but has a fair amount of new information — mostly negative — to digest as the fall run moves into full steam. Despite the upcoming uncertainty, western Canadian yearling prices were $4 to $8 above last week on very strong buying interest from larger operations; […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Fallen cash prices rattle CME live cattle

By Theopolis Waters August 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures suffered their fourth straight day of losses on Wednesday after digesting sharply lower preliminary prices for market-ready (cash) cattle, traders said. Spot-August futures closed down 1.95 cents/lb. to 145.25 cents, and October 2.25 cents lower at 145.15 cents (all figures US$). Earlier on Wednesday, a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

By Jerry Klassen August 17, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices appeared to shrug off all negative economic news and divorce from the fed cattle complex this past week. Volumes were once again quite thin, characterized by varying quality. Feedlot operators were active on all fronts, especially in southern Alberta where the barley harvest is in full swing. Heavier yearlings on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Tyson cuts beef production due to cattle shortage

By Reuters August 14, 2015

Reuters — Tyson Foods on Friday said it is permanently ceasing beef production at its plant in Denison, Iowa, effective immediately, as cattle ranchers work to rebuild shrunken herds following the severe Midwestern drought. The move by Tyson, the biggest U.S. meat processor, will affect 400 employees at the plant, which will continue byproduct rendering […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

By Jerry Klassen August 10, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded at similar levels to seven days earlier on very light volumes and little buying interest. Most auction barns were closed and cattle buyers are on holidays, so drawing market information is like the young cowboy at the high school dance — his mind is anywhere but on the markets. Limited […] Read more

Beef Cattle, News

U.S. cattle herd rebuilding well underway after seven-year slide

Semi-annual report puts U.S. cattle herd at two per cent larger than a year ago

By Theopolis Waters August 5, 2015

The U.S. cattle herd as of July 1 was up two per cent from a year ago, continuing the trend that began in January that reversed a seven-year decline, the government’s semi-annual cattle report showed July 24. Affordable feed, healthy grazing pastures and strong cattle prices encouraged ranchers to aggressively replenish U.S. cattle numbers that […] Read more

Beef Cattle, News

As Prairie drought worsens, more cattle go to market

Producers want to grow their herds, but fears are growing some may give up due to dry conditions

By Alexis Kienlen July 21, 2015

It’s just a trickle now, but there are fears of a flood of cattle going to market if the drought continues. “It’s a little too early to be splitting up pairs, but we are seeing some pairs sell,” said Anne Wasko, market analyst with Gateway Livestock Services. Sale figures are being closely watched these days […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

By Dave Sims July 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Expansion efforts in Canada’s cattle sector are likely taking a breather right now, as a lack of rain in Alberta and Saskatchewan creates challenges for ranchers trying to feed their animals. According to Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Inc. at Taber, Alta., some cattle in the western Prairies are already being moved […] Read more

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Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

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Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

Klassen: Major operations aggressively bid feeder cattle

U.S. livestock: Fallen cash prices rattle CME live cattle

Klassen: Feeder cattle market tenacious

Tyson cuts beef production due to cattle shortage

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

U.S. cattle herd rebuilding well underway after seven-year slide

As Prairie drought worsens, more cattle go to market

Drought creates speed bump for cattle herd expansion

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