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Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 22, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 lower to as much as $5 higher. Mid-weight feeder cattle traded relatively unchanged with strong demand noted on steers. Steer calves were firm, trading $2-$5 higher while heifer calves traded $4-$5 on either side of unchanged. The market was hard to define for calves and

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Klassen: Demand increases for lighter-weight feeder cattle

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 15, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged to $4 higher. Mid-weight feeders from 660 to 750 pounds traded $2 to as much as $6 higher on average. Feeder cattle in the 550- to 650-lb. range traded $4 to as much as $10 higher. Feeder cattle under 550 lbs. were up $10-$20 depending

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Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 8, 2022

Last week’s price action in western Canadian feeder markets was quite variable. Yearling prices were steady to $4 lower on average across the Prairies. Mid-weight cattle were down $3-$4 in Alberta and $2-$4 higher in Manitoba. Calf prices were also mixed. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, calves traded $2 to as much as $8 above

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Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 2, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Steady demand was noted on 800-plus-pound cattle, but calves and lighter weights experienced softer buying interest. Favourable weather and optimal pen conditions along with firmer live cattle futures supported the yearling market. Imports of U.S. corn continue to run 10-14

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Klassen: Feeder market remains firm

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 18, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $3 lower on average; calves were relatively unchanged but limited numbers were on offer. Strength in the Canadian dollar appeared to temper demand from south of the border in the 750-plus-lb. weight categories. Last week was the first full week of sales in both

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Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 11, 2022

Compared to late December, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $6-$8 higher on average; however, fancier, lower flesh packages in the 850- to 900-lb. category were $10-$12 higher. Calf markets were quite variable. Early in the week, calf prices were relatively unchanged but markets were up $3-$6 by Friday. Ontario buyers were extremely aggressive last

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Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen January 4, 2022

There were no feeder cattle sales last week due to the holiday season; however, this didn’t stop many cow-calf producers from inquiring about the market outlook for 2022. This past year was one for the record books. There is no doubt about it. Waves of COVID-19 caused beef demand to be quite volatile from month

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Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 28, 2021

There were no major sales last week; however, a few auction barns held sales with a light run of feeder cattle along with bred cows and bred heifers. Compared to seven days earlier, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Liquidation of the cow herd was the main feature on both sides of the

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 21, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Small groups of various quality characterized sale volumes. There were a few packages of backgrounded yearlings that sold at decent levels. Finishing feedlots were fairly aggressive on groups in the 700- to 800-lb. category. Higher flesh levels have become

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Klassen: Higher fed cattle prices pull up feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 14, 2021

Compared to last week, replacement cattle over 800 lbs. traded $10-$15 higher; some quality packages were up $20 from week-ago levels. Feeder cattle weighing 600-800 lbs. traded $4-$8 higher; calves under 600 lbs. were up $6-$10 on average, with some packages in Alberta up as much as $15 from last week. Strength in the fed

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Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

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Klassen: Diverse price behaviour seen in feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market establishes short-term stability

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Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

Klassen: Feeder market has positive factors

Klassen: Feeder market closes year on firm tone

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after December surge

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