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Klassen: Cold weather slows feeder cattle market activity

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Extreme temperatures blanketed Western Canada last week. Many auction barns cancelled sales or had limited numbers on offer. Buyers attended sales either in person or via the internet, which was supportive to the overall price structure. Many backgrounders and cow-calf producers delayed sales

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Klassen: Lower U.S. calf crop spurs buying interest

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 9, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $2 higher; calves in the range of 550-800 lbs. were up $2-$4; and calves under 550 lbs. surged $4-$8 on average. Certain auction barns reported that grassers traded $8-$12 above week-ago levels. Colder temperatures caused some sellers to delay sales; however, there was no

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Klassen: Feeder market bounces on optimistic outlook

Feed barley remains near historical highs

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 2, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices traded $2-$4 higher; prices for mid-weight calves were quoted $4-$8 above week-ago levels. Calves under 550 lbs. traded $6 to as much as $10 higher compared to seven days earlier. Improving feedlot margins were the main factor driving the feeder market. June and August live cattle futures

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Klassen: Feeder cattle demand improving

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 26, 2021

The feeder market received a shot of adrenaline last week as corn futures came under pressure while live cattle futures surged. During the first half of the week, western Canadian yearlings were quite sluggish and calf prices steady to $3 lower compared to seven days earlier. Some yearling packages moving direct off-farm in certain areas

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market in price-discovery phase

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 19, 2021

Compared to last week, Alberta feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged while Manitoba and Saskatchewan prices were down $2 to as much as $5 in some cases. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $248-$250, up $4-$5 from last week. Strength in the fed cattle market spilt over

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Klassen: Higher feed grain prices continue to pressure feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 12, 2021

Compared to mid-December, western Canadian yearlings traded $3-$5 lower; mid-weight calves are down $4-$6 while calves under 550 lbs. remained firm. Buyers exhibited a defensive tone on heavier yearlings and discounts were more severe on fleshier cattle last week. There is absolutely no risk appetite for 850-plus-lb. cattle at this time of year. Demand for

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Klassen: Lighter calves end year on positive tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 29, 2020

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2 lower to $3 higher depending on the region. Many auction markets were in holiday mode last week and thinner volumes made the market harder to define. Generally speaking, the market was supported by stronger deferred live cattle futures and a slightly weaker Canadian dollar;

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Klassen: Fed cattle prices supporting calf market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 22, 2020

Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $139 to $140 last week, up $1 to $2 from seven days earlier. Strength in the nearby fed cattle market along with the recent rally in the live cattle futures has been supportive for calves under 600 pounds. Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 16, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 lower to $3 higher. Prices were generally steady to $3 higher on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its estimate for second-quarter beef production by 125 million lbs. in Thursday’s world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE). Fed and feeder cattle futures

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Klassen: Feeder market takes direction from live cattle futures

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 8, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $4 lower; midweight calves traded $3 lower to $3 higher and calves under 550 lbs. were relatively unchanged. Yearling supplies are limited at this time of year but demand is also hard to find. These cattle will come on the fed market during the

Beef cattle sector weighs in for federal food processing study

Grain drying relief moving forward, one way or other

Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

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Beef cattle sector weighs in for federal food processing study

Grain drying relief moving forward, one way or other

Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

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Klassen: Cold weather slows feeder cattle market activity

Klassen: Lower U.S. calf crop spurs buying interest

Klassen: Feeder market bounces on optimistic outlook

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand improving

Klassen: Feeder cattle market in price-discovery phase

Klassen: Higher feed grain prices continue to pressure feeders

Klassen: Lighter calves end year on positive tone

Klassen: Fed cattle prices supporting calf market

Klassen: Feeder cattle market volatility continues

Klassen: Feeder market takes direction from live cattle futures

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