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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures ease ahead of USDA report

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer October 19, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures were lower on Friday, with both live cattle and lean hogs easing on worries that U.S. supplies were growing faster than demand, traders and analysts said. Cattle futures declined ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly Cattle on Feed report, which was released after the

Livestock, Markets, Weather

Klassen: Feeder market softens on adverse weather

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 8, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable due to adverse weather. Rain and snow plagued much of the Prairies, which dictated buying behaviour. Yearlings traded within $5 on either side of unchanged; major feedlots focused on local cattle, which caused the Alberta markets to trade at a small premium to

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Snowy weather makes for larger feed supplies

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News October 4, 2018

CNS Canada — The question isn’t whether there’ll be enough feed grains this year in Western Canada, but when they’ll be ready — which is keeping the market steady currently. “The question is when will it be marketable? When will it be out of the field and in condition to market?” said Allen Pirness of

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holding value

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 25, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to as much as $4 higher while calf values traded within $5 on either side of unchanged. Current feedlot margins are hovering around break-even, but profitability will improve during October and November, given the recent strength in the deferred live cattle futures. Therefore, short-keep feeders

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes April live cattle futures

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 18, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $3 higher. Strength in the deferred live cattle futures, particularly the April contract, spilt over into the cash feeder market. Limited supplies of yearlings also contributed to the firmer tone. Feedlots have been patiently securing heavier replacements, but we’re now on the home

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market waiting for direction

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 10, 2018

Average western Canadian feeder prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, the yearling market in southern Alberta traded $3-$5 higher as feedlot operators focused on sourcing local cattle. High-quality yearlings are coming on the market and steady demand was evident across the Prairies. Strength in the deferred live cattle futures along with the deterioration

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Lethbridge feedlots buying U.S. corn

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News September 6, 2018

CNS Canada — As barley prices climb, feedlots around Lethbridge have found a cheaper feed option: corn from the U.S. “Price has (pushed feedlots to buy corn). Barley, it’s probably $4, $5 a tonne higher than corn price right now. And the cattle feeder can source corn quite easily and more economically than barley,” said

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta feedlots prepared for supply issues

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries August 30, 2018

CNS Canada — Many regions of the Prairies expect some feed shortages this year, but Alberta feedlots have plans ready to deal with those issues. Bryan Walton, CEO of the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, said overall conditions appear decent, although producers in drier areas have silaged barley rather than wait for harvest because of lighter

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Prairies’ dry weather may stem U.S. cattle stampede north

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel August 28, 2018

Winnipeg | Reuters — Parched pastures and crops in Western Canada are driving up cattle-feeding costs, and farmers and analysts expect the changing economics to stem a recent stampede of U.S. cattle being brought over the border. Canada imported 65,035 head of cattle from the U.S. from January through June, nearly double the pace of

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Strong demand drives yearlings higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 14, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 higher, with quality packages advancing $4-$6. Feedlot operators shrugged off the weaker live cattle futures as feed grain prices came under pressure. Cattle brokers were carrying a full deck of orders, which allowed for limited slippage. Feedlots are anxious to secure ownership early in the

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures ease ahead of USDA report

Klassen: Feeder market softens on adverse weather

Feed weekly outlook: Snowy weather makes for larger feed supplies

Klassen: Feeder cattle market holding value

Klassen: Feeder market eyes April live cattle futures

Klassen: Feeder market waiting for direction

Feed weekly outlook: Lethbridge feedlots buying U.S. corn

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta feedlots prepared for supply issues

Prairies’ dry weather may stem U.S. cattle stampede north

Klassen: Strong demand drives yearlings higher

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