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U.S. September cattle placements surge

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News October 21, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Ranchers in September drove 13.5 per cent more cattle into U.S. feedlots than the same month a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday. The result topped analysts’ average forecasts and hit its highest level for the month in six years. “The good news for the consumer is […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market surges

By Jerry Klassen October 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a precipitous bounce over the past week. Compared to seven days earlier, yearling traded $4-$6 higher; calf markets were trading $3 to as much as $10 above week-ago levels; prices for feather-light bawlers surged with 300- to 400-pounders touching the magical $300 level in some areas. Optimal weather enhanced […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Friendly beef price outlook supports feeder market

By Jerry Klassen October 10, 2017

Compared to last week, yearling prices were $2 to as much as $5 higher, while calf markets traded $3-$7 above week-ago levels. The yearling run is coming to a close and feedlots scrambled to secure yearling ownership. Across Alberta, feature lots of high-quality 900-lb. steers were trading around $190 and this set the tone for […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. cattle placements spike in August

By Michael Hirtzer September 22, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Ranchers placed 1.93 million cattle in U.S. feedlots in August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday, in a stronger-than-expected report likely to weigh on futures early next week. Cattle placements rose about three per cent from August in 2016, USDA said. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a decline […] Read more

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

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

By Dave Sims September 19, 2017

CNS Canada — A 16.8 per cent drop in the size of Canada’s barley crop has given feed barley prices some support, according to an industry-watcher in Alberta. “The market is looking fairly strong,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “It’s made things a little firmer for new-crop feed grain.” Wet weather […] Read more

Market talk, Markets

Feeder cattle market outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen September 13, 2017

I’ve received many calls with regard to the outlook for the feeder cattle market for the fall and winter period. Many cattle producers are asking if they should be backgrounding their calves over the winter while others are looking to sell yearlings over the next month. There are quite a few factors that will influence […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News August 25, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Ranchers in July placed 2.7 per cent more cattle in U.S. feedlots than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday, which fell short of average analysts’ forecasts. Dwindling profits for feedyards, after being paid less for their cattle by packers, discouraged them from buying calves for fattening […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

By Jerry Klassen August 8, 2017

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher. Across the prairies, strong demand was noted on limited offerings. Most auction barns are gearing up for major sales over the next couple weeks; however, it appears that a few ranchers were testing the waters and the results were quite surprising. Feedlot operators […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Calm feeder market prior to fall run

By Jerry Klassen August 1, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were hard to define over the past week given the limited numbers on offer. Most sale barns remain in holiday mode and the few cattle coming on the market were of various quality. Lighter weight feeders were trading $3 to as much as $10 lower compared to week ago levels; […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

By Jerry Klassen July 25, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from week-ago levels despite the strengthening Canadian dollar, stronger feed grain values and weaker fed cattle prices. Feedlot operators are wondering if this is a mockery, a delusion or a snare. Shorter term replacements are hard to come by and haven’t softened a half hair length. Small groups […] Read more

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U.S. September cattle placements surge

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U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

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Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

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