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CME August 2021 feeder cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2) and 100-day moving average (black line). (Barchart)

Klassen: Stronger demand drives feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News 6 days ago

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $3 to as much as $6 higher, but calf prices were relatively unchanged. Major feedlot operators were very aggressive on heavier calves and yearlings weighing 700-850 lbs. Yearlings over 850 lbs. were also well bid but not as strong as their lighter-weight counterparts. Feed barley prices […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dropping off over past month

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News April 1, 2021

MarketsFarm — While prices for Canadian feed grains are quite higher than they were a year ago, high-delivered bids for feed grains have seen a slight drop-off over the past month. “Demand has just fallen off a little bit,” Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities at Moose Jaw, said. “Farmers are either getting down […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Wheat stocks should limit barley’s further upside

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News March 19, 2021

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in Western Canada remain strong, although ample wheat supplies should limit the upside heading into the new growing season. Feed barley in the Lethbridge region of southern Alberta is currently trading at around $305-$310 per tonne, according to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities. Prices for delivery later in the […] Read more

Joe Lofthouse working the gate while sorting calves. Lofthouse believes in a hands-on leadership style.

Features, Livestock

People-focused approach pays off

Hands-on leadership and being open to continuous learning have made the difference for this feedlot management consultant

By Piper Whelan March 17, 2021

Although Joe Lofthouse has successfully managed tens of thousands of head of cattle, learning to manage an underappreciated aspect in feedlot production is what has made the greatest difference. The ability to work effectively with others has been one of the most valuable skills throughout his career in feedlot management. “I’ve always said it wasn’t […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain feed grain market weighs on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 16, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable. Certain reports had yearling markets trading $3 on either side of unchanged while in southern Alberta, prices were down $2-$4 on average. Calves weighing 600 to 750 lbs. were $4 lower to $4 higher and feeders under 600 lbs. were steady to $3 […] Read more

A barley crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: High barley prices to stay awhile

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 12, 2021

MarketsFarm — The price of feed barley in Western Canada, along with those of other feed grains such as corn and wheat, has jumped over the past year and shows no signs of a drop-off. Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities in Lethbridge said international demand — especially in China, Japan and India — has grown […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures pull feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 9, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $5 lower to $3 higher while calves under 600 lbs. were $2 to as much as $7 higher. Yearlings were somewhat sluggish in the eastern Prairie regions, as feedlot operators in Alberta focused on local cattle. Fleshier backgrounded cattle are coming on the market at this […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Steady demand supports feeder cattle prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 2, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged while calves were steady to $2 higher on average. Auction barns received larger supplies of backgrounded cattle and there was a fair amount of direct trade of yearlings off farm. Larger supplies of heavier-weight feeders appeared to limit the upside but there was no slippage. […] Read more

CME April 2021 live cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, lean hogs end lower on profit-taking

March feeder cattle also lower

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News January 28, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell on Wednesday in a light profit-taking setback following a four-session climb, and on spillover weakness from declines in Wall Street equity markets, traders said. However, continued strength in wholesale beef prices and expectations of higher cash cattle prices this week underpinned the market. Chicago Mercantile Exchange […] Read more

CME March 2021 feeder cattle (candlesticks) with 20-day moving average (red line) and CBOT March 2021 corn (yellow line). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle gain from falling feed prices

Live cattle, lean hog futures also up

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 22, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — CME Group feeder cattle futures rose on Friday, bolstered by falling corn futures. March feeder cattle gained five cents to settle at 144.15 cents, adding 9.575 cents for the week — a 7.1 per cent gain as corn fell 5.8 per cent, its biggest drop since the week ending March 20, […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger demand drives feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dropping off over past month

Feed weekly outlook: Wheat stocks should limit barley’s further upside

People-focused approach pays off

Klassen: Uncertain feed grain market weighs on feeder cattle

Feed weekly outlook: High barley prices to stay awhile

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures pull feeder market higher

Klassen: Steady demand supports feeder cattle prices

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, lean hogs end lower on profit-taking

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle gain from falling feed prices

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