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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

By Theopolis Waters July 25, 2016

Chicago/Reuters – The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in June rose three per cent from a year earlier, the government said July 22, below the expectations of most analysts. Fewer cattle imports from Mexico, along with lackluster prices for cattle ready for slaughter last month, may have slowed the flow of animals into feeding […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen July 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable over the past week. Cattle weighing over 700 lbs. were under pressure while calves appeared to trade steady with week-ago levels. The Calgary Stampede period is one week that cattle men and women don’t worry about markets and just enjoy the celebration of fine culture. Small groups […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

By Jerry Klassen July 12, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, uncertainty in the deferred cash fed cattle prices caused feedlots operators to back away from the market. Secondly, ideas are that yearling prices will weaken […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Prime cuts

What to do about wacky cattle markets?

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

By Steve Kay July 8, 2016

Markets crave stability and predictability. But the opposite occurred during 2015 in the U.S. cattle markets. In fact, last September’s shocking collapse in live cattle cash and futures prices (which I outlined in my October 26, 2015 column) capped a year when the futures’ volatility and irrationality caused huge financial damage to producers and packers. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

By Jerry Klassen July 5, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and the shortened holiday week further shrunk market activity. In any case, feedlot operations on both sides of the border are focused on selling fed cattle and assessing current financial damage rather than bringing in replacements. The […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holds value

By Jerry Klassen June 14, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $5 higher over the past week on limited volumes. Stragglers from backgrounding operations and late-blooming calves set a reserved tone amongst buyers with large price variations at different regions of the Prairies. Feedlot margins are hovering around breakeven and there appears to be solid demand underneath the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

By Jerry Klassen June 8, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally steady with week-ago levels as volumes continue to decline into the summer months. The quality of cattle coming on the market this time of year is quite variable. Background operations are liquidating their final volumes and feeders over 800 lbs. set the market structure. Larger-frame mixed steers averaging […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable

By Jerry Klassen May 31, 2016

After a firmer tone the last two weeks, feeder cattle values felt sluggish across the Prairies. Western Canadian prices were quoted from unchanged to $5 lower; smaller sales with variable quality saw prices fall as much as $10 below week-ago levels. Feedlot operators were taken aback by the sharp decline in the live cattle futures […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Improving margins support feeder market

By Jerry Klassen May 24, 2016

Average western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $3-$5 above week-ago levels, with top-quality larger groups trading as much as $8-$10 higher. While current pen closeouts remain underwater, the deferred positions are somewhat brighter, which has rejuvenated buying enthusiasm. Most risk management strategies rely on cattle feeders staying in the game all year. There appears to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

By Jerry Klassen May 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5-$8 above week-ago levels with quality groups of steers selling for as much as $10 higher. Renewed optimism surfaced amongst feedlot operators as feeding margins appear to be moving above break-even pen closeout values. Auction markets that only had two or three major buyers at previous sales in spring […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June

Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

What to do about wacky cattle markets?

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holds value

Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable

Klassen: Improving margins support feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market bounces off previous lows

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