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U.S. livestock: Beef price rebound pulls CME live cattle higher

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters January 13, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts finished moderately higher on Wednesday, helped by short-covering following the day’s turnaround in wholesale beef values, traders said. February live cattle closed 0.5 cent/lb. higher at 132.1 cents, and April ended up 0.325 cent, to 133.025 cents (all figures US$). Wednesday’s afternoon’s wholesale beef price,

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 12, 2016

During the first full week of January, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $10-$15 higher compared to late December. In some cases, calves under 600 lbs. were $15-$20 higher. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market, along with the firmer tone to live cattle futures, set a positive tone. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in

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Cargill’s Q2 profit drops amid commodities slump

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume January 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Slumping commodities prices and weak demand in some markets took their toll on profits for global commodities trader Cargill in the quarter ending Nov. 30, sending earnings and revenue down 13 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. Privately held Cargill, celebrating its 150th birthday this year, is in the midst

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Klassen: Fed cattle bounce stabilizes feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 4, 2016

Alberta fed cattle prices jumped to three-month highs, reaching $174 over the past week, setting a positive tone for feeders to start off the New Year. Retailers appear to be featuring beef at discounted prices, alleviating the bloated beef pipeline. Wholesale prices also ratcheted higher, reflecting the improving demand. While pen closeouts remain in negative

Beef cattle, Livestock, Weather

Wintry blast cuts both ways in U.S. cattle country

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters December 29, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — A major winter storm rolling across the U.S. Plains on Monday disrupted transportation of cattle to beef packing plants in sections of the region, said experts. However, they said, the rough weather supported cattle and wholesale beef prices struggling against abundant overall meat supplies and heavyweight animals. The storm, dubbed Goliath,

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 22, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices ended the year on a soft tone, trading $5-$10 below week-ago levels; fleshier unweaned calves were down $10 to $15 because adverse weather plagued much of the Prairie region. Cattle buyers were busy on the phone, but receiving no orders. Feedlots appear to be content with their current inventory levels

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 15, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $12-$15 on average, with fleshier unweaned calves trading down $20-$25. Major feedlot operators reined in buying interest across the Prairies as fed cattle and wholesale beef prices remain under pressure. Feeding margins continue to deteriorate beyond pain thresholds and the backlog of market-ready feedlot supplies

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Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 8, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were once again quite volatile this past week as market continues to digest overwhelming fed cattle supplies and lacklustre beef demand. In Alberta, calves under 700 lbs. were steady to $5 lower on average while heavier calves and yearlings were $3 to as much as $10 lower. In the eastern

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Klassen: Feeder cattle stabilize near annual lows

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 2, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 lower to $5 higher relative to week-ago levels. The market was quite variable across the Prairies, with eastern markets coming under more pressure comparable to southern Alberta. Feedlot operators and backgrounding farmers that were holding back on purchases earlier in the fall were stepping forward more aggressively this

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Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen November 24, 2015

Alan Paton stated when men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it. The feeder cattle market is contending with a negative round of feeding margins over the next few months, which continues to result in weaker values. Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally $3 to $8

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U.S. livestock: Beef price rebound pulls CME live cattle higher

Klassen: Feeder cattle jump on renewed buying interest

Cargill’s Q2 profit drops amid commodities slump

Klassen: Fed cattle bounce stabilizes feeders

Wintry blast cuts both ways in U.S. cattle country

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falls sharply

Klassen: Feeder cattle remain vulnerable

Klassen: Feeder cattle stabilize near annual lows

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

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