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Klassen: Export, feedlot demand drives feeders higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 1, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices traded $2-$4 higher while calves and lighter-weight feeders were relatively unchanged. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis from $270 to $272, up $5-$7 from week-ago levels. This firmer tone in the fed market quickly spilled over into prices for shorter-term replacements. There is

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally on Plains cash prices

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume April 27, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rallied on Friday as cash cattle at U.S. Plains feedlot markets traded at higher prices amid rising beef values and robust packer margins, traders said. Milder temperatures around much of the country following an unusually chilly stretch of early spring weather is lifting demand for

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Klassen: Spring weather revitalizes feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 24, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4-$6 higher. Yearlings led the charge higher with quality packages selling $5 to as much as $8 above week-ago levels. The return of seasonal temperatures provided a shot of adrenaline for the feeder market. There are quite a few operations carrying minimal numbers because of

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Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 3, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, feeder cattle fit for grass and calves dropped $4 to as much as $10 from seven days earlier. Rising feed grain costs appear to be affecting lighter weight categories more than the yearling market. Feedlots will be struggling with negative margins through the summer

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Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 29, 2018

CNS Canada –– Spring has sprung on the Prairies, meaning road bans are starting, leading to problems shipping feed grains to feedlots in Alberta. “The supply is actually there at the farm gate but getting the supply from the farm gate to the end-user means more truck logistics and higher freight rates typically,” said Jim

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Inventories burdensome on heavier-weight cattle

Recent snowfalls lend to optimism on grass cattle

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 29, 2018

Manitoba’s cattle auctions saw some good numbers move through the rings during the week ended March 23, although prices for heavier-weight animals came under pressure. Roughly 12,000 head were sold at the major auction marts during the week, compared to 13,000 head the previous week. Activity will likely be down during the last week of

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Klassen: Feedlots struggle through adverse weather

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 26, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $5-$8 with some pockets deteriorating $10 to as much as $12. Adverse weather in southern Alberta has resulted in limited buying interest from main feedlot operators. Feedlot Alley has received 150-200 per cent of normal precipitation over the past 60 days. Snow and rain, along with

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Action resumes at auctions after snowstorm passes

U.S. buyers show renewed interest in feeder cattle

By Dave Sims March 23, 2018

The week ended March 16 was busier for cattle sales across the province, as none of the major outlets had to deal with poor weather. A snowstorm the previous week snowed in many outlets and ranchers were forced to dig out before transporting any cattle. As a result, many yards were busier than normal this

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 22, 2018

CNS Canada –– As the winter ends, supply is getting tight for feed grains in Lethbridge’s feedlot alley. “We’re seeing a little bit of a pullback on prices on most commodities in anticipation for making sure everything gets out before road bans,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. The feed

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Klassen: Buyers’ temperance subdues feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 20, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were under pressure trading steady to $3 lower; however, eastern Canadian orders were prevalent in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, where values were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Alberta feedlot demand was subdued as the deferred live cattle futures traded to three-month lows. Most operations are holding high-priced

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U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures rise on first WASDE since September

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

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Klassen: Export, feedlot demand drives feeders higher

U.S. livestock: Live cattle rally on Plains cash prices

Klassen: Spring weather revitalizes feeder market

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

Inventories burdensome on heavier-weight cattle

Klassen: Feedlots struggle through adverse weather

Action resumes at auctions after snowstorm passes

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

Klassen: Buyers’ temperance subdues feeder market

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