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Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 18, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4-$6 lower on average; calves were down $5 to as much as $10 in some cases. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also down $5-$8 from seven days earlier. The extended period of negative feeding margins appears to be taking a toll on the feeder market.

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Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 26, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. The major feeding regions from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and southern Plains have all experienced severe storms and extreme temperatures. The forecast for southern Alberta calls for lows of -25 to -32 C over the next seven days. Auction markets have a few

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Lightweights show strength at Manitoba auction sales

Quantities of cattle were up from previous frosty weeks

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 22, 2019

Lightweight cattle continue to do quite well at Manitoba cattle auctions, according to two people heavily involved with the cattle industry. “Lightweights were up quite a bit. Anything that’s under 600 lbs., going to the grass, certainly has a strong market,” said Harold Unrau of Grunthal Livestock Auction Market. At Grunthal’s Feb. 12 auction, feeder

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Manitoba’s cattle auctions off to slow start in 2019

Inclement weather helped keep a lid on cattle traffic 

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 18, 2019

Only four of Manitoba’s eight major cattle auctions had sales last week, with sales numbers down compared to those before the holiday break. For the week ending Jan. 11, auctions at Brandon, Grunthal, Virden and Winnipeg sold a total of 1,164 cattle, with weather having played a role in the lower numbers. “We ran into

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Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 8, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged to slightly softer compared to mid-December. The market was lightly tested, with direct off farm to feedlot trade, but auction market activity was rather quiet. Winter conditions in southern Alberta caused buyers to be on the defensive, with lighter calves reflecting small discounts; however, vaccinated feeders on

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Manitoba cattle market defies trend

The province’s geographic proximity to significant  domestic markets is coming into play

By Terry Fries November 9, 2018

Ontario and Quebec interest continues to buoy prices at Manitoba cattle auctions. “Pound for pound, on the good end of the calves, we’re probably still $5 to $7 per hundredweight better than they (Alberta) are,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. On Oct. 31, good 600-lb. steers at Virden, Man., were attracting prices

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Auction marts’ fall run so far comparable to years past

Chances for warmer weather ahead may divert producers

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm October 19, 2018

Cattle numbers for the first official week of the fall run at auction marts across Manitoba were in line with years past and values were steady from the previous week. “I think that’s just kind of part of the volume that’s going to be coming at every auction in the next six weeks. Every auction

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Wet weather supportive for Manitoba’s cattle markets

A weaker loonie and higher pork prices haven’t hurt, either

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm October 5, 2018

Wet weather is holding producers back from rushing to sell their cattle in Western Canada, according to an analyst. “Volumes are a decent size, but they’re not burdensome by any means. (They’re) maybe slowed down a little bit by the weather and guys maybe reassessing if things are going to green up. It just takes

Strong demand from the U.S. will continue to support Western Canadian feeder prices.
Photo: Canada Beef Inc.

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Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 7, 2018

It’s that time of year when the feeder cattle market experiences a calm before the storm. The fall run will get underway over the next three weeks and recent market activity appears to be quite positive. Last week, yearlings and calves traded $3 on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. However, larger

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Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 31, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 to $4 higher on average while calves were relatively unchanged. It appears that yearling supplies could be down 2 per cent to 4 per cent this fall which has feedlots being more aggressive early in the season. Major markets in Alberta led the charge higher

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences softer demand

Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

Lightweights show strength at Manitoba auction sales

Manitoba’s cattle auctions off to slow start in 2019

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

Manitoba cattle market defies trend

Auction marts’ fall run so far comparable to years past

Wet weather supportive for Manitoba’s cattle markets

Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

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