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Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. in early August 2017. (File photo by Dave Bedard)

Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as sector stabilizes

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in Western Canada have softened over the past two weeks, as some normalcy returns to the feeding sector. Feed barley bids delivered into the key Lethbridge feeding area have come down by $6-$8 per tonne over the past two weeks, with current prices around $240 per tonne, said Brandon Motz

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 30, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle sold $2 higher to as much as $4 lower. Larger groups of uniform cattle once again carried a premium but the bulk of feeders were small packages of various quality. Buyers were more aggressive on the 700- to 850-lb. weight categories as they target the fed cattle

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 23, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $4 lower on average. Small packages were available and buyers were picking away with subdued interest. There were some “green” strings of yearlings in Alberta and Saskatchewan which were well bid; however, most cattle were characterized by medium to smaller frames. Some of

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Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices weigh on feeder market

Rain-soaked pens sidelined some Alberta feedlots

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 16, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged but a softer tone was noted in the non-major feeding regions. Most auction barns are in summer mode and the quality of feeders coming on the market is quite variable. However, at major centers in Alberta, healthy strings of yearlings were well bid

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Klassen: Canadian feeder market divorces from U.S. values

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 9, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Lower volumes were on offer across the Prairies and the quality was quite variable at smaller sales. Many auction barns are in summer mode; however, there were decent volumes in the major feeding regions of Alberta. Strong feedlot demand was evident on quality

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Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

Strength in fed cattle prices the main driver

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 2, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $6-$8 higher on average while calves were unchanged to $4 higher. Strength in fed cattle prices was the main factor driving the feeder cattle market this week. Alberta direct fed cattle sales were reported on a live basis from $150 to $153 f.o.b. the feedlot, up

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Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

U.S. corn offered into southern Alberta

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 28, 2020

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher on average while calves traded unchanged to as much as $8 lower. Larger feedlot operations were actively bidding for 800-plus-lb. feeders across the Prairies due to the limited supply. Lower volumes were available this past week which was supportive for the market. Southern

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Klassen: Feeder market jumps on renewed optimism

Weekly slaughter pace improving

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 19, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle over 800 lbs. traded $8-$10 higher while lighter weight categories were up $4 to as much as $12 in some cases. Feeder cattle under 800 lbs. were very well bid across the Prairies; feeder cattle under 700 lbs. are now trading at prices similar to late February,

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Klassen: Feeder market banks on fed cattle recovery

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 12, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $4 higher to $4 lower, with the exception of southern Alberta where quality packages were unchanged to $6 higher. Calves and grass cattle traded $2 lower to as much as $5 higher. Certain auctions in Western Canada reported calves trading $4 to as much as $8

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Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 6, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $4-$6 lower; mid-weight feeder cattle traded $2 higher to $4 lower. Lighter calves and grassers were quite variable. In Alberta, these cattle ranged from unchanged to as much as $8 higher on average while in the eastern Prairie regions, calves traded $4 lower to $4 higher.

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as sector stabilizes

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Canadian feeder market divorces from U.S. values

Klassen: Feeder market recovery continues

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets reflect mixed tone

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on renewed optimism

Klassen: Feeder market banks on fed cattle recovery

Klassen: Yearlings trade lower, calves ratchet higher

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