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Klassen: Weaker Canadian dollar supports feeder market

Weather optimal for bringing in fresh replacements

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 20, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings traded steady to $2 higher on average while calves traded $2 higher to $4 lower. The calf market was hard to define due to limited numbers while larger supplies of yearlings were on offer in Manitoba this past week. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed […] Read more

CME April 2023 live cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: April live cattle futures pull nearby cash feeder market higher

More feedlots switching back to barley

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 13, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $3 higher on average. Quality yearling packages of larger volume traded $2-$3 above week-ago levels. The calf market is becoming more defined. Larger calf volumes were on offer in Saskatchewan and Manitoba but smaller numbers were noted in Alberta. Therefore, we can’t accurately compare […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market ratchets higher

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 6, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices markets traded $2-$5 higher on average. Calves were quite variable. This was the first week when larger groups of calves were featured on the internet sales. Prices on the internet appeared to be significantly stronger than smaller groups under 10 head moving through auction rings. Feedlot operators […] Read more

File photo of a sunrise over an Alberta barley crop. (MNphotography/iStock/Getty Images)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley harvest begins in Alberta

Prices continue easing

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 26, 2022

MarketsFarm — The barley harvest has already started in Alberta and prices continue to ease downward, according to one trader. “Around Lethbridge, they seem to have a good portion done,” said Erin Harakal, trade manager for Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta. “Some areas in the north are starting, as well. The Edmonton area, Red […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger fed market supports feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 23, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$4 higher on average. Heavier calves over 700 lbs. continued to climb, notching gains of $2-$4. Calves weighing 500-700 lbs. were $4 to as much as $7 higher. This past week, there was a light test of calves under 500 lbs.. Prices were near historical highs […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie markets hold firm ahead of harvest

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News August 18, 2022

MarketsFarm — The feed grain market in Western Canada is holding steady for the time being, with both buyers and sellers keeping to the sidelines ahead of the harvest. “So far we haven’t seen the harvest pressure we would normally expect,” said grain trader Matt Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Feedlots were still […] Read more

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Klassen: Hot demand sustains yearling market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 16, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Heavier calves over 700 lbs. were quoted $2-$4 higher on average. Calves under 700 lbs. were quite variable. There were limited numbers on offer in the lighter weight categories and the market remains in price discovery mode. Larger strings of […] Read more

Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prices lower despite mixed growing conditions

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 11, 2022

MarketsFarm — While not as widespread as last year’s historic drought, some parts of Alberta are still struggling with hot and dry conditions. Suzanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said growing conditions for feed grains across the province are varied. “As usual for the last couple of years, such a mixed review,” […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta yearling market makes fresh 52-week high

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 9, 2022

The western Canadian feeder cattle market is in price discovery mode. There was a light test of yearlings and calves this past week, with prices setting fresh 52-week highs. New-crop supplies of grass cattle are coming on the market from drier pockets of Alberta. At the same time, regular feedlot backgrounded replacements are trading at […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market adjusts for lower barley prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 12, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices climbed $2-$4 on average. Calf markets were unchanged. For the second week in a row, the market was hard to define due to limited numbers on offer. Small packages under five head and single stragglers were common. Larger groups of green thin yearlings were well bid by […] Read more

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Klassen: Weaker Canadian dollar supports feeder market

Klassen: April live cattle futures pull nearby cash feeder market higher

Klassen: Feeder market ratchets higher

Feed weekly outlook: Barley harvest begins in Alberta

Klassen: Stronger fed market supports feeder complex

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie markets hold firm ahead of harvest

Klassen: Hot demand sustains yearling market

Feed weekly outlook: Prices lower despite mixed growing conditions

Klassen: Alberta yearling market makes fresh 52-week high

Klassen: Feeder cattle market adjusts for lower barley prices

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