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Klassen: Feeder cattle market searching for direction

Feedlots expecting barley prices to drop

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News 3 days ago

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continue to trade in a sideways pattern. Compared to last week, prices were quoted $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Most auction barns were on holidays last week and arenas that did hold sales experienced limited volumes. Therefore, the market was hard to define. U.S. feeder cattle markets were steady […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 30, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle sold $2 higher to as much as $4 lower. Larger groups of uniform cattle once again carried a premium but the bulk of feeders were small packages of various quality. Buyers were more aggressive on the 700- to 850-lb. weight categories as they target the fed cattle […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 23, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $4 lower on average. Small packages were available and buyers were picking away with subdued interest. There were some “green” strings of yearlings in Alberta and Saskatchewan which were well bid; however, most cattle were characterized by medium to smaller frames. Some of […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Lower stocks support grain prices

Corn still 'competitively' priced

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News June 18, 2020

MarketsFarm — Feed grain prices in Western Canada have been strong lately, as old-crop supplies reach seasonal lows. “We’re getting to the bottom of old-crop stocks,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. However, he noted, growing conditions on the Prairies have been favourable, with no indication of a “drought-induced early harvest.” Old-crop […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

Strength in fed cattle prices the main driver

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 2, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $6-$8 higher on average while calves were unchanged to $4 higher. Strength in fed cattle prices was the main factor driving the feeder cattle market this week. Alberta direct fed cattle sales were reported on a live basis from $150 to $153 f.o.b. the feedlot, up […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

U.S. corn offered into southern Alberta

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 28, 2020

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher on average while calves traded unchanged to as much as $8 lower. Larger feedlot operations were actively bidding for 800-plus-lb. feeders across the Prairies due to the limited supply. Lower volumes were available this past week which was supportive for the market. Southern […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat holding fairly well

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News May 15, 2020

MarketsFarm — Feed prices for wheat and barley have softened over the last month, said Erin Harakal, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “Right now for wheat, we have seen it drop off in the last little bit,” she said, noting barley prices have slipped as well. Harakal pointed to the overwintered barley […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Overwintered barley beats expectations

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News May 7, 2020

MarketsFarm — Last fall’s remaining barley crops coming off the field this spring were at risk of causing a supply glut in feed grain markets. Luckily, however, those overwintered barley crops are in better-than-expected condition, and not all of them are going into the feed market. “We thought there would be a lot more coming […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 6, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $4-$6 lower; mid-weight feeder cattle traded $2 higher to $4 lower. Lighter calves and grassers were quite variable. In Alberta, these cattle ranged from unchanged to as much as $8 higher on average while in the eastern Prairie regions, calves traded $4 lower to $4 higher. […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearling prices stay sluggish, calves hold value

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 28, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $4 lower; calves and grass cattle were relatively unchanged. Early in the week, the mood was quite depressing; yearlings were under pressure with feedlot buyers on the sidelines. By Friday, the market appeared to be well established. Backgrounding operators have been active sellers over […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Ham prices lead lean hog futures higher

Newfoundland farmers may shoot problem moose at night

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Ontario to insure for crop loss due to lack of labour

U.S. livestock: Ham prices lead lean hog futures higher

Newfoundland farmers may shoot problem moose at night

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market searching for direction

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Feed weekly outlook: Lower stocks support grain prices

Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat holding fairly well

Feed weekly outlook: Overwintered barley beats expectations

Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

Klassen: Yearling prices stay sluggish, calves hold value

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