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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

The beef sector says the Verified Beef Production Plus program is the “cornerstone” of their efforts to foster public trust.

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Expanded mandate means higher cost for VBP Plus audits

The national beef certification program has expanded from on-farm food safety to include sustainability, biosecurity and animal welfare

By Alexis Stockford June 13, 2017

The Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP Plus) program will come with a higher price tag during its second year in Manitoba, but providers say the jump is needed to keep the program cost neutral. Audit costs have increased from $200 to $300 as of May 20. Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Brian Lemon says he

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes

Feedlot profitability is supporting demand, for now

By Jade Markus June 8, 2017

Prices for cattle at auction marts in Manitoba were steady on the week, and holding strong overall, though seasonally low volumes mean fewer ranchers are reaping the benefits. Manitoba auction marts are seeing strong cash prices, as profitability in the feedlot sector drives demand. Prices for non-fed cows and bulls have stayed steady on the

Livestock Markets, Markets

Short week stays quiet as most major marketings done

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed numbers will be bearish

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 1, 2017

The Victoria Day long weekend limited activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended May 26, but the market was steady for the animals that still moved. “I didn’t see any change from the previous week. Everything was fully steady on the feeder cattle,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden.

Livestock Markets, Markets

Stronger futures and weaker dollar boost cattle prices

Feeders benefit from abundant feed supplies and  fallout from the Brazilian beef scandal

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 27, 2017

The numbers moving through Manitoba’s cattle auction yards may be slowing down for the season, as attention turns to spring field work and other priorities, but prices for the cattle still finding their way to the rings continue to strengthen. U.S. feeder cattle futures are at their highest levels of the past year, while the

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlot operators aggressively bid up feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 25, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle continued the upward trend trading $5 to $8 above week-ago levels on average with higher quality feeders as much as $12 higher. Alberta packers were buying cattle near $177 on a live basis, which is about $35 above breakeven pen closeouts. Ongoing strength in the fed cattle market set a positive

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Renewed confidence lifts feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels on average; stronger buying interest was noted on short-keep cattle with prices quoted $5 to as much as $8 higher. Feedlot operators stepped forward more aggressively with ideas that yearling supplies will dwindle over the next month. Quality cattle are starting to thin out at

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone this past week. Heavier weaned calves were trading steady to as much as $4 higher compared to last week; however, shorter-term replacements were steady to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $170 to $172, down from week-ago levels of $177.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels with lighter weight categories selling $6 to $8 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $286 to $288 on a dressed basis, up from $278 last week. This equates to $172-$174 on a live basis, a solid $35 above break-even pen

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

U.S. export sales include only small soybean business to China

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

Tag Archives Feedlot

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle prices pressure feeder market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market looks for direction

Expanded mandate means higher cost for VBP Plus audits

Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes

Short week stays quiet as most major marketings done

Stronger futures and weaker dollar boost cattle prices

Klassen: Feedlot operators aggressively bid up feeders

Klassen: Renewed confidence lifts feeder cattle market

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

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