Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $128-$130 this past week — the lowest levels since December 2013 and down nearly $18 from a month ago. Weekly […] Read more
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Klassen: Feeder market drops on fed cattle weakness
U.S. livestock: Live cattle losses deepen on supply woes, weak beef prices
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures declined more than two per cent on Tuesday, nearing their lowest levels in six years on pressure from big supplies of cattle […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market stable but demand remains soft
Comments from the country this week suggested the market was slightly firmer than week-ago levels. However, market reports stated prices were relatively unchanged and actually softened late in the week. […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market establishes defensive tone
Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels although a softer tone was noted late in the week. After two weeks of slightly higher values, buyers took […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market remains in summer doldrums
Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were quite variable over the past week. Cattle weighing over 700 lbs. were under pressure while calves appeared to trade steady with week-ago levels. The […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms
Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market enters summer doldrums
Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced a softer tone over the past week as many auction barns are in summer holiday mode. Weakness in live and feeder cattle futures set […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder cattle market well supported
Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally steady with week-ago levels as volumes continue to decline into the summer months. The quality of cattle coming on the market this time […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable
After a firmer tone the last two weeks, feeder cattle values felt sluggish across the Prairies. Western Canadian prices were quoted from unchanged to $5 lower; smaller sales with variable […] Read more
Klassen: Drop in fed cattle prices weighs on feeder complex
Alberta fed cattle prices dropped sharply last week, with dressed sales falling $10 to $20 from seven days earlier. Despite the weakening Canadian dollar, wholesale beef prices also fell US$10/cwt […] Read more
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