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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 15, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels although lighter weight categories experienced week-over-week gains of $8 to as much as $12. The fed cattle market went through a correction, with live sales quoted from $181 to $186, down from the last week average trade of $195. This weaker live cattle trade appeared

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets erupt

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 8, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10-$13 above week-ago levels and in some cases as high as $20. Buying interest exploded early in the week as adverse weather wreaked havoc across the U.S. southern Plains. Demand for replacements continued to intensify as the fed cattle prices surged. Alberta packers experienced strong competition from buyers south

Livestock

Cargill to exit U.S. cattle feeding business

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters, Tom Polansek April 26, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Cargill said on Wednesday it will exit the business of feeding cattle to direct capital toward other investments, the latest transformation for the global commodity trader. Minnesota-based Cargill struck a deal to sell its last two feed yards to ethanol producer Green Plains for US$36.7 million, after selling other feedyards to

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 20, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$5 above week-ago levels with higher-quality cattle as much as $8 higher. Once again, stronger fed cattle prices and healthy feedlot margins were the main factors driving the market, especially in the heavier weight categories. Feedlots have liquidated a larger amount of fed cattle over the few weeks and

Crops, Weather

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 14, 2017

CNS Canada — As spring slowly approaches, western Canadian feed dealers are warily eyeing the amount of grain that may be left over on Prairie fields. “There’s a bit of concern about how much spring-threshed grain we may see here in the next few weeks,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “That’s

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 28, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to week-ago levels. Buyers were quite meticulous on flesh levels and quality features in the heavier weight categories; however, feedlot operators were definitely more aggressive this week. Major operations have liquidated a fair amount of fed cattle and these players are anxious to reload

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 31, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle were actively trading $3-$5 higher compared to week-ago levels. Order buyers felt like they were groping in the dark but realized there was a fair amount of buying interest by the week’s end. Alberta and Ontario orders were floating aggressively into Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, which kept the market flat across

Livestock, Markets

U.S. December feedlot cattle placements hit six-year high

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters January 28, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feedlots brought in 18 per cent more cattle in December than the year-earlier month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday, which topped forecasts and reached a six-year high for that month. Higher prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle last month improved profit for feedlots. That allowed them to

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 10, 2017

Most auction barns were in holiday mode last week, which made the market hard to define. However, comments from local buyers suggest demand is building for shorter-term replacements due to healthy feedlot margins. Small groups were on offer with limited numbers available, and there was a wide range on similar weight classes across the Prairies.

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Low-quality feed being dumped on market

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 4, 2017

CNS Canada — Prices for feed barley and wheat don’t appear ready to spike anytime soon, as farmers across Western Canada continue to dump supplies containing high concentrations of vomitoxin and fusarium into feedlots. “Steady as it goes here is the tone,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “We’re looking to clean

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains firm

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets erupt

Cargill to exit U.S. cattle feeding business

Klassen: Feeder cattle continue upward trend

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

U.S. December feedlot cattle placements hit six-year high

Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

Low-quality feed being dumped on market

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