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What’s with USDA cattle numbers?

By Steve Kay April 14, 2015

This was one of the main questions people were asking after USDA published its annual U.S. cattle inventory report at the end of January. Perhaps it was analysts’ way of trying to explain why they so underestimated by how much U.S. beef cow and heifer replacement numbers increased last year compared to 2013. If the […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

By Jerry Klassen April 13, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite volatile over the past week, trading steady to $8 higher in some cases. Noticeable gains were seen on cattle under 700 pounds, which traded $3 to $8 higher compared to week-ago levels. Cattle over 700 lbs. were $3 to $4 higher in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while shorter-keep replacements […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

By Jerry Klassen April 6, 2015

Western Canada’s feeder cattle prices traded $3 to $5 higher over the past week, with lighter weight categories under 700 pounds jumping $8 to $10 in some cases. Renewed buying interest surfaced based on strength in Alberta fed cattle prices, which traded as high as $198. Improving feedlot margins in the nearby and deferred positions […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeders trade $2 to $6 higher

By Jerry Klassen January 19, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle values started the year on a very strong tone. Lighter-weight calves under 700 pounds were a solid $4 to $6 higher in comparison to mid-December; replacements over 700 lbs. were $2 to $4 higher on average. This was the first week of major sales in 2015 and cattle buyers were extremely […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Prime cuts

Weighty matters for feeder cattle

By Steve Kay January 9, 2015

The live cattle market’s performance this year on both sides of the border has been remarkable in many respects. Who would have imagined that U.S. packers would pay $170 per cwt for cattle. After all, half that was a pretty good price not that long ago. That price is likely to be the top for […] Read more

Dr. Barry Robinson (centre) visits with Americans Phil George (l) and feedlot consultant Mark Dodd.

Features

Helping out the Russians

Nutritionist Barry Robinson is consulting with the largest Angus herd in the world… in Russia

By Debbie Furber December 29, 2014

How does a farm go from zero to having what is believed to be the largest Angus herd in the world with more than 250,000 head including 110,000 cows, two 45,000-head feedlots and its own packing plant, in four years? Besides a lot of money, you start by gathering a lot of know-how from international […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers

Wider buffer zone from feedlots recommended

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 24, 2014

The current U.S. recommended buffer zone between cattle feedlots and vegetables may be too narrow, say scientists writing in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. “The high percentages of leafy greens contaminated with E. coli suggest great risk for planting fresh produce 180 m (590 feet) or less from a feedlot,” the investigators write. That […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

By Theopolis Waters November 21, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in October declined versus last year, a government report showed on Friday, but not by as much as expected, said analysts. While pricey calves discouraged feedlots from buying them, high-priced slaughter cattle and deteriorating summer pastures drew more livestock into feeding pens, they […] Read more

Market talk

Beef demand looking forward

Rising disposable income of U.S. consumers to grow Canada's beef and live cattle market

By Jerry Klassen August 15, 2014

It is that time of year where I receive many inquiries in regards to fed and feeder cattle prices for the fall and winter period. We all know that beef supplies will experience a year-over-year decline during the third and fourth quarters of 2014 and therefore the true focus will be on the demand equation. […] Read more

Feed Grains Weekly: Price likely to keep stepping back

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, lean hogs also rise

U.S. grains: Corn rises on strong demand, disease concerns

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Feed Grains Weekly: Price likely to keep stepping back

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What’s with USDA cattle numbers?

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward momentum continues

Klassen: Record fed prices lead feeder market higher

Klassen: Feeders trade $2 to $6 higher

Weighty matters for feeder cattle

Helping out the Russians

Wider buffer zone from feedlots recommended

October U.S. cattle placements not as slow as expected

Beef demand looking forward

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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