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U.S. livestock: Cattle tumble on technical selloff, beef woes

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer April 5, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. live cattle futures fell to 1-1/2-month lows and feeder cattle declined by nearly three per cent on Tuesday in a technical selloff triggered by ample supplies and lower beef prices, traders and analysts said. Live cattle eased their third straight session, briefly falling by the daily limit of three cents/lb.

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Klassen: Feedlot operators throw in towel on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 5, 2016

Weaker wholesale beef values, along with softer fed cattle prices, set a negative tone for the feeder cattle market this past week. Western Canadian feeder markets were trading $4-$8 below week-ago levels, with calves trading as much as $10 lower in some cases. Producers can become nauseous watching these live cattle futures, but this is

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle, feeders mixed on beef declines

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer April 4, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures were flat to narrowly mixed on Monday as lower wholesale beef prices suggested demand for the meat was slowing, traders said. Lean hogs were slightly lower in light trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Losses in outside markets kept a lid on gains in

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Klassen: Feeder cattle trade lower

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 29, 2016

The “one-week wonder” from seven to 10 days ago appears to have evaporated; a softer sentiment blanketed Western Canada this week, with feeder markets dropping $4 to $6 on average. A significant slide in live cattle futures, along with softer cash prices, caused feedlots to move into a risk-averse mentality. Heavier replacements took the brunt

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Klassen: Feeder cattle mixed across the Prairies

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 21, 2016

Market sentiment can be extremely variable and this week, we saw a large divergence in the price structure across the Prairies. Alberta feeder cattle prices were generally $3 to $6 higher and in some cases as much as $10 above week-ago levels. Buying interest appeared to fade moving east, with Manitoba markets dropping $4-$8 from

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Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 23, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $5-$10 below values seven days earlier. Sharper declines were noted on heavier replacements over 800 lbs., which at times sold for $15 below week-ago levels; quality mid-weight feeders in the range of 600 to 800 lbs. were down $8 on average. Eastern Prairie markets held value on feeders

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Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 17, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels on average last week. Fully weaned vaccinated calves were trading down $5-$8 while semi-weaned bawlers were down a solid $10. Shorter-keep replacements over 850 lbs. were down $8-$12 depending on flesh levels but harder-looking cattle were down sharply, as much as $15. Extremely cold

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 2, 2016

Feedlot operators continue to pull in the reins on replacement cattle purchases because another month-end budget for the bank does not look healthy. Alberta sales barns experienced a soft tone, with sales $4 to $6 below week-ago while eastern Prairie regions received spillover support from U.S. markets. Manitoba markets were notably $3 to $8 higher

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Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 26, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a defensive tone over the past week. Cattleman had their eyes glued to the equity market meltdown, which enhanced fears the fed cattle market would follow suit. Live cattle futures were on a roller coaster, and a late-week bounce in the Canadian dollar added to market uncertainty. Buyers were

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Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 19, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. Feedlot hands are contending with adverse winter conditions and cattle travelling farther distances were down $6 to $12 in non-major feeding regions. Feeder markets were slightly softer Monday through Wednesday; however, feedlot operators were quick to back away

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U.S. livestock: Cattle tumble on technical selloff, beef woes

Klassen: Feedlot operators throw in towel on feeder market

U.S. livestock: Live cattle, feeders mixed on beef declines

Klassen: Feeder cattle trade lower

Klassen: Feeder cattle mixed across the Prairies

Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

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