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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels although lighter weight categories experienced week-over-week gains of $8 to as much as $12. The fed cattle market went through a correction, with live sales quoted from $181 to $186, down from the last week average trade of $195. This weaker live cattle trade appeared

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle futures on Thursday rose for a third straight day, led by bullish market fundamentals before profit-taking pulled contracts from new highs, said traders. June settled 1.25 cent/lb. higher at 131.3 cents, and spiked by its 4.5-cent expanded trading limit and a new high of 134.55

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters May 3, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts on Wednesday posted new highs, and nearby months hit their three-cent daily price limit, sparked by brisk beef demand and stronger-than-anticipated cash prices, traders said. June settled at 130.05 cents and August 123.8 — limit up and fresh highs for both contracts (all figures US$).

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U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on fund buying

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer April 12, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures extended gains on Wednesday, with most live and feeder cattle contracts hitting lifetime highs on investment fund buying as wholesale beef prices also climbed, traders said. The higher cattle prices came despite expectations for weaker trades this week in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets as some beef packers

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Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone this past week. Heavier weaned calves were trading steady to as much as $4 higher compared to last week; however, shorter-term replacements were steady to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $170 to $172, down from week-ago levels of $177.

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Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 3, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Noticeable slippage was noted in shorter-keep cattle while lighter weight categories experienced spurts of $2-$3 above last week’s prices. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $292 on a dressed basis, up about $4-$6 from week-ago levels. However, auction rings experienced a subdued tone

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Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels with lighter weight categories selling $6 to $8 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $286 to $288 on a dressed basis, up from $278 last week. This equates to $172-$174 on a live basis, a solid $35 above break-even pen

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit two-month high on cash optimism

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer March 21, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose to two-month highs on Tuesday as wholesale beef prices extended gains, stoking optimism for higher prices this week in Plains cash cattle markets, traders and analysts said. Feeder cattle futures also were higher, while lean hogs fell for the fifth straight session. “There continues

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U.S. livestock: Cattle hit new highs on technical buying, beef gains

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer March 18, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures climbed to a fresh seven-week high on Friday while feeder cattle reached the highest levels since August on support from technical buying and gains in wholesale beef prices, traders said. Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures tracked gains earlier this week in Plains cash cattle markets, with meat packers

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit seven-week high on packer margins

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer March 16, 2017

CORRECTED, March 17 — Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rose to a seven-week high on Thursday, boosted by recent gains in beef prices that increased profit margins for meat packers, traders and analysts said. Technical buying also was noted, with some investors buying back positions in front-month Chicago Mercantile Exchange April live

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Tag Archives beef prices

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up third straight session

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle soar limit up

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on fund buying

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

Klassen: Feeder cattle upward trend stalls

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit two-month high on cash optimism

U.S. livestock: Cattle hit new highs on technical buying, beef gains

U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit seven-week high on packer margins

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