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Feeder cattle market outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen September 13, 2017

I’ve received many calls with regard to the outlook for the feeder cattle market for the fall and winter period. Many cattle producers are asking if they should be backgrounding their calves over the winter while others are looking to sell yearlings over the next month. There are quite a few factors that will influence […] Read more

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Klassen: Strong Canadian dollar weighs on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were down $3-$6 on average while calf values dropped $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. Most auction barns held feature yearling sales last week; there were small groups of calves available but the market was quite variable and hard to define in the lighter […] Read more

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Klassen: Lethbridge demand drives up yearling market

By Jerry Klassen September 5, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels. The first major yearling sales occurred in southern Alberta, which appeared to kick-start the buying momentum. Alberta fed cattle prices and wholesale beef values were under pressure; however, feedlot operators were extremely tenacious. Buyers capriciously worked orders throughout the week and by the Friday, quality […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market softens on trade comments

By Jerry Klassen August 29, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices steady to $5 lower while calves traded steady to as much as $10 lower. Alberta feedlots were shopping across the Prairies; light demand surfaced from eastern Canadian buyers while subdued buying interest was noted from the U.S. Limited numbers were on offer in the eastern Prairie regions […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearlings define feeder market

By Jerry Klassen August 21, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets became more established this past week as early yearling sales captivated major feedlot operators. Prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, larger volumes confirmed the price structure. Higher-quality lower-flesh cattle were featured weighing 850 to 1,050 lbs. at most sales. Feedlots have plenty of pen space and with the […] Read more

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Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen August 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable over the past week. Auction barns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain in holiday mode. However, markets are coming to life in Alberta. Certain ranchers are starting to sell early bloomers and there’s no shortage of demand for these yearlings. In east-central Alberta, a couple of small groups […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

By Jerry Klassen August 8, 2017

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher. Across the prairies, strong demand was noted on limited offerings. Most auction barns are gearing up for major sales over the next couple weeks; however, it appears that a few ranchers were testing the waters and the results were quite surprising. Feedlot operators […] Read more

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Klassen: Calm feeder market prior to fall run

By Jerry Klassen August 1, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were hard to define over the past week given the limited numbers on offer. Most sale barns remain in holiday mode and the few cattle coming on the market were of various quality. Lighter weight feeders were trading $3 to as much as $10 lower compared to week ago levels; […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

By Jerry Klassen July 25, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from week-ago levels despite the strengthening Canadian dollar, stronger feed grain values and weaker fed cattle prices. Feedlot operators are wondering if this is a mockery, a delusion or a snare. Shorter term replacements are hard to come by and haven’t softened a half hair length. Small groups […] Read more

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Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

By Jerry Klassen July 18, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $3 lower to as much as $5 higher. Once again, most auction barns were either closed or had limited numbers on offer. Lighter-weight yearlings were in high demand, especially after the triple-digit gains in the live and feeder cattle futures on Wednesday and Thursday. […] Read more

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Feeder cattle market outlook

Klassen: Strong Canadian dollar weighs on feeder market

Klassen: Lethbridge demand drives up yearling market

Klassen: Feeder market softens on trade comments

Klassen: Yearlings define feeder market

Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

Klassen: Calm feeder market prior to fall run

Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

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