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Klassen: Feeder market stronger but volatile

By Jerry Klassen November 3, 2015

The Western Canadian feeder cattle market appeared to gain momentum this week. Feeder cattle prices were extremely volatile compared to last week trading $5 lower to as much as $10 higher in the Eastern Regions. When April live cattle futures were higher, the bids flowed more aggressively but on days when the futures struggled, buyers […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Holistic Ranching: Benefiting from good times in the cattle business

By Don Campbell October 30, 2015

There is no doubt about it. Good times are here in the cattle business. Prices are at an all-time high for all classes of cattle. The latest Canfax report shows feeder cattle trading $50 to $60 higher (per cwt) than this time last year. On a 500-pound calf that’s an increase of $250 to $300 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Live cattle futures lead feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen October 28, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continued to climb last week for the second week in a row, as feedlot buying interest absorbed larger available supplies. Calves over 600 lbs. and yearlings were $3-$6 above week-ago levels on average while calves under 600 lbs. traded $5-$10 higher. Weakness in the Canadian dollar enhanced demand from south […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

By Jerry Klassen October 19, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices stabilized over the past week, trading $5 to $8 higher in comparison to seven days earlier. In Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, calves traded up $10 to $15 higher largely due to a resumption in U.S. buying interest. The market was functioning to encourage demand, and with prices $25 to $30 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Cattle futures recover, but aren’t about to jump over the moon

By Jade Markus October 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Cattle markets have seen recovery after taking a nosedive in earlier sessions, but prices likely won’t revisit summer highs, according to one analyst. After hammering sharply lower, Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures saw recovery on Friday, and extended gains into Monday. As of 2 p.m. CT on Monday, spot December live […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit up on strong cash prices

By Theopolis Waters October 16, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed sharply on Friday, with October settling up the three cents per pound daily price limit, ignited by short-covering after initial cash prices beat expectations. Spot October closed at 135.95 cents/lb. and December rose 2.875 cents, to 139.425 (all figures US$). Live cattle’s trading limit […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

PM Beef to shut Minnesota plant, cites tight cattle supply

By Theopolis Waters October 13, 2015

Reuters — PM Beef will close its southwestern Minnesota beef processing plant on Dec. 11, due to tight cattle supplies, the company said Tuesday. The company announced the Windom plant’s closure to employees and owners during meetings Monday, according to local media. Prices for slaughter cattle last year hit record highs in the wake of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains under pressure

By Jerry Klassen September 28, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $7 lower in comparison to week-ago levels as the market continues to digest the weaker fed market and softer wholesale beef values. Feedlot operators were more cautious, realizing the current prices don’t pencil profitably, while the deferred live cattle futures dropped like a power window. Financial risk […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

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

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Klassen: Feeder market stronger but volatile

Holistic Ranching: Benefiting from good times in the cattle business

Klassen: Live cattle futures lead feeder market higher

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

Cattle futures recover, but aren’t about to jump over the moon

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit up on strong cash prices

PM Beef to shut Minnesota plant, cites tight cattle supply

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains under pressure

Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

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