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U.S. livestock: Cattle gain on bargain-buying

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer January 9, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures gained about one per cent on Monday, rebounding from earlier losses on support from a round of bargain buying, traders and analysts said. Feeders fell to a 3-1/2-week low before reversing higher, while live cattle tested Friday’s multiweek low and then turned higher

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle resume upward trend

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 20, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices resumed the upward trend after a brief dip during the first major snowstorm of the year. Feeder cattle weighing above 750 lbs. traded $2-$4 above week-ago levels while calves were readily selling for $4 to as much as $8 higher. Optimism abounds in the feedlot sector, as Alberta fed cattle

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Positive margins support feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 6, 2016

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $150 this past week, which was $5 above breakeven pen closeout values. This rally in the fed cattle market was a long time coming and renewed optimism surged across the Prairies. Feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels, with lighter calves leading the charge higher. Fierce competition

The Manitoba Beef Producers held a fall meeting in District 7 in Birtle on Nov. 10.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef Producers mull tough season at district meetings

The Manitoba Beef Producers has been meeting throughout the province this fall to talk directly to members

By Jennifer Paige November 18, 2016

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) says tumbling prices and waterlogged pastures have caused a tough year for the province’s cattle producers. “We all know what has happened to cattle prices, they have done nothing but fall since 2015. Feedlot margins are getting tighter and tighter, and then it has just been a year like no other

Beef cattle, Livestock Markets, Opinion

BeefTalk: Lower prices need lower costs

The first step to lowering costs is knowing the costs

By Kris Ringwall October 31, 2016

The daily CattleFax report just popped into my email and was not the positive news one would like. The Oct. 10 values were $98.87 for live cattle and $124.65 for feeder cattle (all figures U.S. funds). I had a simple thought: “What, two-digit live-cattle prices!” My second thought: “We have got to get costs down!”

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall as beef prices tumble

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer October 19, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures fell the most in 1-1/2 weeks on Wednesday in a selloff linked to lacklustre demand from meat packers and government data that showed the lowest wholesale beef prices in four years, traders said. Feeder cattle futures dropped the most so far this month while lean hogs declined

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 12, 2016

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $128-$130 this past week — the lowest levels since December 2013 and down nearly $18 from a month ago. Weekly beef production continues to defy expectations, bludgeoning feeding margins across the Prairies. Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quick to respond, trading $8-$10 below week-ago

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Live cattle losses deepen on supply woes, weak beef prices

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer September 6, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures declined more than two per cent on Tuesday, nearing their lowest levels in six years on pressure from big supplies of cattle and beef and lower wholesale meat prices, traders said. Cattle broke below the psychological threshold of 100 cents/lb. for the first time since November 2010

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 30, 2016

Comments from the country this week suggested the market was slightly firmer than week-ago levels. However, market reports stated prices were relatively unchanged and actually softened late in the week. The old saying that even a priest lies about his car’s gas mileage applies to overly optimistic cattlemen trying to bolster market enthusiasm. Feedlot margins

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels although a softer tone was noted late in the week. After two weeks of slightly higher values, buyers took on the attitude of cutting one’s coat according one’s cloth. Each cattle feeder appears to have his or her own view of the market and

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U.S. livestock: Cattle gain on bargain-buying

Klassen: Feeder cattle resume upward trend

Klassen: Positive margins support feeder cattle market

Beef Producers mull tough season at district meetings

BeefTalk: Lower prices need lower costs

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall as beef prices tumble

Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness

U.S. livestock: Live cattle losses deepen on supply woes, weak beef prices

Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft

Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone

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