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Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable over the past week. Auction barns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain in holiday mode. However, markets are coming to life in Alberta. Certain ranchers are starting to sell early bloomers and there’s no shortage of demand for these yearlings. In east-central Alberta, a couple of small groups

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Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 8, 2017

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher. Across the prairies, strong demand was noted on limited offerings. Most auction barns are gearing up for major sales over the next couple weeks; however, it appears that a few ranchers were testing the waters and the results were quite surprising. Feedlot operators

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Klassen: Calm feeder market prior to fall run

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 1, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were hard to define over the past week given the limited numbers on offer. Most sale barns remain in holiday mode and the few cattle coming on the market were of various quality. Lighter weight feeders were trading $3 to as much as $10 lower compared to week ago levels;

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Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 25, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from week-ago levels despite the strengthening Canadian dollar, stronger feed grain values and weaker fed cattle prices. Feedlot operators are wondering if this is a mockery, a delusion or a snare. Shorter term replacements are hard to come by and haven’t softened a half hair length. Small groups

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Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 18, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were trading $3 lower to as much as $5 higher. Once again, most auction barns were either closed or had limited numbers on offer. Lighter-weight yearlings were in high demand, especially after the triple-digit gains in the live and feeder cattle futures on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain rally

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Limited cattle were on offer with the shortened holiday week, but quality groups were well bid. Feedlot operators have been aggressively selling fed cattle, freeing up pen space. Although feedlot inventories decline in the summer, many operations want to carry sufficient numbers into the

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 4, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices steady to $5 lower across all weight categories last week with most auction barns starting their summer holiday schedule. Most sales rings are closed next week. Limited numbers were on offer across the Prairies, which caused diverse price action in certain regions. Heavier feeders are hard to come by this

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Klassen: Low volumes characterize feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 27, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, low volumes and various-quality cattle characterized the market. It’s that time of year, when stragglers and recovering sick animals come available and discounts were quite sizeable on substandard cattle. Quality late bloomers were well bid and there was no shortage of buyers. Feedlot

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Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices pressure feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 20, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$7 lower on average, with shorter-keep replacements over 850 lbs. as much as $10 lower in some cases. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $159-$161, down nearly $12 from week-ago levels. Most auction markets had limited numbers on offer, with many sales barns in summer

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market looks for direction

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 13, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were once again unchanged from week-ago levels. After the major rally in late April and May, the market has basically traded in a sideways range and is looking for direction. Feedlot operators have experienced healthy margins during the first half of 2017 and this will likely continue until September. They

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Klassen: Strong demand surfacing for feeder cattle

Klassen: Feeder market anticipates higher feed grain prices

Klassen: Calm feeder market prior to fall run

Klassen: Feeder market firm despite outside influences

Klassen: Renewed optimism supports feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain rally

Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

Klassen: Low volumes characterize feeder cattle market

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices pressure feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market looks for direction

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