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Large volumes were seen last week at Manitoba cattle auction marts.

Cow prices coming under pressure at some markets

Feeder prices remain steady as the fall run continues

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 23, 2018

The fall run remained in full swing at Manitoba cattle auction marts during the week ended Nov. 16, with large volumes and reasonably steady feeder prices at most yards. About 16,500 cattle moved through the rings across the province during the week, with demand coming from all of the usual sources. Feeder steers (600 pounds

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Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen November 6, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices were $2 to $3 lower on average. Feedlots were more aggressive on replacements that will finish for the March April fed cattle market. April live cattle futures continue to trade at a $8 premium to the June contract so lighter yearlings were discounted accordingly. The quality was

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Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 30, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2 to as much as $5 lower. Feedlot margins have come under pressure over the past week which resulted in lower bids for all weight categories. Alberta and Saskatchewan feedlot inventories are running 18 to 20 per cent above year-ago levels. Pen space is at

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 23, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearlings sold $4 to $6 lower while calves were extremely variable dropping $4 to as much as $10 in some cases. Many auction barns held feature sales last week and larger supplies weighed on the market. Weakness in the deferred live cattle futures also contributed to the softer tone. Feeder

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Klassen: Stronger demand supports feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 17, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets jumped $2-$5 last week, after adverse weather caused buyers to shy away earlier in October. Major feedlot operators were very aggressive on quality yearling packages and heavier weaned vaccinated calves. Many operations have limited ownership at this time of year because wet, cold weather conditions delayed purchases. The market appeared

CME April 2019 live cattle futures, with 20-day moving average in brown. (Barchart)

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Klassen: Improving margins underpin feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 2, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings advanced $2-$5 while calves were unchanged to $3 higher. April live cattle futures are in a bull market; I’ve had many calls from producers and all I tell them is that April live cattle futures are in a bull market. Just as important, a market will not culminate

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Klassen: Feeder market reflects vulnerability

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded within $5 on either side of unchanged. Strength was noted in the major feeding regions of Alberta while subdued buying interest was noted in other regions of the Prairies. Major operations focused on local cattle, especially in southern Alberta. Feature sales attracted larger crowds which enhanced

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

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Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 21, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were $4 on either side of unchanged and the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Strength was noted early in the week but feedlot operators pulled in the reins on Thursday and Friday. Strength in the barley market along with lower feeder cattle prices south of

Drought in the winter wheat grazing area of the southern Plains caused early movement of calves from wheat pastures into feedlots.

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Forced liquidation a cause of volatility in beef cattle prices

There are record meat supplies in the U.S., but demand has been boosted by the strong economy

By Tim Petry August 14, 2018

Several producers recently expressed their frustration with the volatility in cattle prices. Price movements of several dollars can occur from one day to the next, and cash and futures market prices even seem to move in opposite directions at times. Of course, uncertainty causes market volatility, and a number of supply-and-demand challenges are adding to

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Fed cattle market leads yearlings higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 10, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3 to as much as $6 higher. While many auction barns were on holidays, buyers had a full deck of orders for the limited supplies on hand. Many buyers and few sellers characterized the market environment. The quality of cattle is quite variable at this time of year but

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U.S. corn and soybean yields revised down by USDA

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Cow prices coming under pressure at some markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand softens

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

Klassen: Stronger demand supports feeder market

Klassen: Improving margins underpin feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market reflects vulnerability

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain prices

Forced liquidation a cause of volatility in beef cattle prices

Klassen: Fed cattle market leads yearlings higher

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