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Feed weekly outlook: Heat reducing potential yields, raising prices

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News July 16, 2021

MarketsFarm — The hot and dry summer that has enveloped all of Western Canada is already bringing down projected yields for feed grains, creating an inverse effect on prices. “We’re losing the crop here right now with the heat and lack of moisture across the Prairies and the northern Plains of the United States,” said

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 13, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. In central and southern Alberta, quality yearling steers weighing 800 lbs. continue to hover at the psychological range of $200-$210; lower-flesh steers fresh off grass weighing 900 lbs. are readily quoted in the range of $185-$190. Saskatchewan values are

File photo of an Alberta wheat field. (ImagineGolf/E+/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta feed prices rising

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News July 8, 2021

MarketsFarm — Higher-than-normal temperatures and continued demand for feed have caused prices for Alberta feed barley and feed wheat to increase over the past few weeks. However, that demand has pulled back somewhat. According to Prairie Ag Hotwire data from Wednesday, high-delivered bids for Alberta feed barley were at $7.84 per bushel, 48 cents higher

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 6, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged. Most auction markets were closed due to Canada Day. It’s been a busy spring period; there is no doubt about it. Pastures are quickly deteriorating under the intense heat and many ranchers will sell yearlings 30-45 days sooner than normal. The good news is

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dip in Alberta, steady to higher elsewhere

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 3, 2021

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat in Alberta pulled back a little this week — and it wasn’t because the province has generally received more rain than the other two Prairie provinces. “There hasn’t been the demand as we typically have at this time of year,” Erin Harakal, senior trader with Agfinity in

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Klassen: Yearling prices consolidate, calf values soften

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 29, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged; however, calves weighing 500 to 700 lbs. were $2-$4 lower. Featherlight bawlers under 500 lbs. were down $6-$8 from seven days earlier. Strong feedlot buying interest supported quality groups of yearlings. Feed barley prices were down $5-$10 per tonne from last week while the

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin June 10, 2021

MarketsFarm — Strong demand for beef has kept fed cattle prices in Western Canada well supported, but high feed grain prices continue to cut into profits in the feeder sector, according to CanFax analyst Brian Perillat. Fed cattle prices have rallied for most of 2021, he said, “so feedlots, after losing money for two to

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

Canada's feeder exports down off year-ago levels

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 1, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady to $2 higher on average. Strength was noted in the mid-weight categories as lighter calves and yearlings (900 pounds-plus) were relatively unchanged. Major feedlots were dominant buyers, with little demand surfacing for grassers. Feeding margins are in positive territory and recent rains have enhance

CME August 2021 lean hogs (candlesticks) with 20- and 50-day moving averages (pink, black lines) and August 2021 live cattle (red open/high/low/close). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs ease on profit-taking

Cash prices, corn values drag on cattle futures

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume May 26, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures settled mostly lower on Wednesday, as investors took profits after some nearby contracts scaled the highest levels in years during the session on strong cash hog and pork prices. Cash hog prices remained firm while pork values hovered near the highest in almost seven years,

CBOT July 2021 corn (blue high/low/close) and CBOT July 2021 wheat (red HLC). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Falling futures suggest first cracks in lofty market

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin May 13, 2021

MarketsFarm — A sharp drop in corn and wheat futures prices at the Chicago Board of Trade over the past week could be the sign of the first cracks in the western Canadian feed grain market. That said, tight supplies and uncertainty over new-crop grain production remain supportive. “With the move on the futures market

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Feed weekly outlook: Heat reducing potential yields, raising prices

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta feed prices rising

Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dip in Alberta, steady to higher elsewhere

Klassen: Yearling prices consolidate, calf values soften

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs ease on profit-taking

Feed weekly outlook: Falling futures suggest first cracks in lofty market

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