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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

By Jerry Klassen June 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $2 higher on average. Feeder cattle markets appear to have divorced from the fed cattle complex and calves are now reaching levels not seen since November last year. Feedlot operators were fairly aggressive on all weight categories under 900 lbs., but heavier yearlings […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grains slip, but still solid overall

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 1, 2018

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices may have come down slightly from their highs earlier in the spring, but remain solid overall, according to an Edmonton-based merchant. Dry weather and the late spring created some uncertainty in the market, and led to opportunities for some growers, said Samantha Metcalfe, a grain trader with Market Master […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

By Jerry Klassen May 28, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings sold $3 to as much as $6 higher while calf markets were relatively unchanged. Feeder cattle futures experienced a $5-$7 rally, which quickly renewed optimism in the cash trade. Ideas that yearling supplies will drop below year-ago levels on both sides of the border this August spurred on […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

By Jerry Klassen May 21, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were trading $3-$5 lower; markets for calves and feeders fit for grass were unchanged to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $242 on a dressed basis, down $20-$28 from seven days earlier. The sharp drop in the fed cattle market caused feedlot operators to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, News

Beef Watch: Canadian cattle herd remains steady, demand keeps prices firm

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

By Canfax May 17, 2018

The Canadian cattle herd continued to be steady, but reduced feeder exports in 2017 was supportive to domestic beef production. Strong demand, especially from the global market, kept beef and cattle prices firm despite increased production. While the cattle market continued to be strong at the beginning of 2018, larger on-feed inventories and increasing feed […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rebound on technical buying, short-covering

By Karl Plume May 17, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures bounced on Thursday on technical buying and short-covering following three days of steep declines that had sliced prices by more than five per cent, traders said. Optimism that a deal on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could be reached by the end […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle slump again on falling cash prices

By Karl Plume May 15, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell sharply for a second straight session on Tuesday, pressured by technical selling and weakening cash cattle prices, traders said. Large numbers of slaughter-ready cattle are expected to continue flooding the market over near term and futures prices have slumped in anticipation of a cash […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market faces many headwinds

By Jerry Klassen May 14, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Feedlot operators and order buyers were contending with a number of variables which resulted in a defensive tone. First, the Canadian dollar rallied late in the week, derailing any buying interest from south of the border. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also trading […] Read more

Feed markets, Market talk

Higher feed grain prices pressure cattle feeder market

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen May 14, 2018

I often look at past articles to see how markets have developed compared to my thought process at the time. In the October 2017 issue, I discussed how barley prices in Western Canada had potential to strengthen over the winter. During September, Lethbridge barley was trading in the range of $190 to $195 and I […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Seasonable temperatures enhance feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 9, 2018

Western Canadian yearling markets were actively trading $2-$5 above week-ago levels while prices in the Lethbridge area were up a solid $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. Improving pen conditions, along with a stronger fed cattle market, resulted in a surge of buying interest from southern Alberta operations. Orders from Feedlot Alley […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

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Tag Archives Feedlot

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grains slip, but still solid overall

Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

Beef Watch: Canadian cattle herd remains steady, demand keeps prices firm

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rebound on technical buying, short-covering

U.S. livestock: Live cattle slump again on falling cash prices

Klassen: Feeder market faces many headwinds

Higher feed grain prices pressure cattle feeder market

Klassen: Seasonable temperatures enhance feeder market

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