Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices advanced $1-$3 on average. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis of $360/cwt […] Read more
Klassen: Alberta fed cattle lead feeder market higher
Traders expecting more barley acres this year
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended
Wheat market unlikely to see another rally as Russian and Ukrainian wheat continues to move
Ontario corn, soybean and wheat prices are relatively unchanged from mid-March. Farmer selling tends to subside during late March and April as producers prepare for spring planting. Export demand for […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain complex
Downside expected in new-crop barley prices
Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $2 higher on average. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of […] Read more
Klassen: Stronger fed cattle market pulls feeders upward
Feedlots becoming more current with production
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling and calf markets were quoted steady to $5 higher on average. Strength was noted in southern Alberta. In the Lethbridge area, prices for […] Read more
China supports extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Support document has calmed traders’ concerns and market uncertainty regarding corn and wheat exports from Black Sea ports, for now
Ontario cash corn prices dropped nearly 50 cents per bushel, on average, between Feb. 21 and March 7, while soft red winter wheat values fell by approximately 75 cents per […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market scaling fresh heights
Heifer retention expected in U.S. this spring
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $5 to as much as $10 higher. Replacements in the 650- to 800-lb. category were up $6-$12; calves under 650 lbs. […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market continues the climb
Statistics show tightening supplies in Canada, U.S.
Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder markets yearling markets traded $2-$5 higher. Replacements in the 700- to 800-lb. weight category appeared to jump $5 to as much as $15 […] Read more
Brazil could harvest record soybean crop
Large anticipated South American crop causing discount in North American new crop prices
Ontario corn prices have been relatively flat since the end of harvest. Commercial ownership of corn is considered burdensome at this time. Ontario corn demand surges in the latter half […] Read more
Klassen: Calves jump on corn outlook
Softer barley values underpin yearling market
Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to as much as $12 above week-ago levels. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes after recent climb
Calf prices in Manitoba show premium over Alberta
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Replacements weighing 650-800 lbs. appeared to traded steady to $4 higher while calves under 650 […] Read more