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Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen February 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $5-$10 below values seven days earlier. Sharper declines were noted on heavier replacements over 800 lbs., which at times sold for $15 below week-ago levels; quality mid-weight feeders in the range of 600 to 800 lbs. were down $8 on average. Eastern Prairie markets held value on feeders […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

By Jerry Klassen February 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels on average last week. Fully weaned vaccinated calves were trading down $5-$8 while semi-weaned bawlers were down a solid $10. Shorter-keep replacements over 850 lbs. were down $8-$12 depending on flesh levels but harder-looking cattle were down sharply, as much as $15. Extremely cold […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

By Jerry Klassen February 10, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a softer tone over the past week. Alberta prices were generally steady to $4 lower while in the eastern Prairies, markets were $4 to $7 below week-ago levels. The weaker tone in the deferred futures, along with the stronger Canadian dollar, were the main factors weighing on feeder values. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By Jerry Klassen February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

By Theopolis Waters January 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Beef prices will keep trending lower, analysts said after the government’s semi-annual cattle inventory report on Friday showed the U.S. cattle herd as of Jan. 1 grew three per cent from a year ago, to a five-year high. Healthy pastures, more-affordable grain and record-high cattle prices a year ago encouraged ranchers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Online cattle auction aims to shake up U.S. market

By Tom Polansek January 29, 2016

San Diego | Reuters — A proposal for an online auction that could shake up the U.S. pricing model for cattle is set to make its public debut on Friday after a test run last week, with the support of a unit of the world’s largest meatpacker. Producers have worried for years that the country’s […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By Jerry Klassen January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

By Jerry Klassen January 19, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. Feedlot hands are contending with adverse winter conditions and cattle travelling farther distances were down $6 to $12 in non-major feeding regions. Feeder markets were slightly softer Monday through Wednesday; however, feedlot operators were quick to back away […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

By Jerry Klassen January 12, 2016

During the first full week of January, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $10-$15 higher compared to late December. In some cases, calves under 600 lbs. were $15-$20 higher. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market, along with the firmer tone to live cattle futures, set a positive tone. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Prime cuts

Volatility plagued beef, live cattle markets

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay, from the December 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Steve Kay January 4, 2016

Most markets crave stability and predictability. But this year’s live cattle and beef markets in the U.S. have been anything but that. In fact, both have seen more volatility than for years. Much of the volatility has come in the past few months, with cattle futures prices offering a wilder ride than the most extreme […] Read more

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Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

Klassen: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

U.S. cattle herd growth to five-year high spells cheaper beef ahead

Online cattle auction aims to shake up U.S. market

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

Volatility plagued beef, live cattle markets

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