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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

Klassen: Feeder market adjusting to various factors

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 14, 2016

Western Canadian feeder markets experienced a mixed volatile tone over the past week. Replacement cattle over 800 lbs. were $3 lower to $8 higher on average, while lighter weight categories traded $10 lower to $10 higher in comparison to week-ago levels. Larger volumes of backgrounded yearling cattle are coming on the market at this time

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Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 9, 2016

The prolonged period of negative feeding margins continues to set a tone in the feeder market. Alberta packers were buying limited numbers of fed cattle this past week with dressed sales in the range of $280 to $283, down nearly $10-$14 from two weeks ago. This appears to have spilled over into the feeder market,

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Klassen: Feeder cattle steady but demand remains sluggish

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 2, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded in line with week-ago levels on average, though the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Favourable temperatures in southern Alberta enhanced demand on all weight categories, especially on grassers from 500 to 650 lbs. Higher-quality backgrounded cattle were also $4-$8 higher in certain cases in Alberta. In Saskatchewan

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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: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 10, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a softer tone over the past week. Alberta prices were generally steady to $4 lower while in the eastern Prairies, markets were $4 to $7 below week-ago levels. The weaker tone in the deferred futures, along with the stronger Canadian dollar, were the main factors weighing on feeder values.

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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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Klassen: Feeder cattle mixed across the Prairies

Klassen: Feeder market adjusting to various factors

Klassen: Uncertain beef demand weighs on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle steady but demand remains sluggish

Klassen: Buyers risk-averse on feeder cattle

Klassen: Lower fed cattle market pressures feeders

Klassen: Feedlots risk-averse on feeder cattle purchases

Klassen: Feeder market experiences defensive tone

Klassen: Feeders still vulnerable in financial market turbulence

Klassen: Uncertainty causes feeder market volatility

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