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Klassen: Seasonal strong beef demand supports feeder market

By Jerry Klassen March 7, 2017

Wholesale beef values have experienced a significant rally over the past couple of weeks, which has spilled over into the fed cattle trade. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $274 on a dressed basis, up $2-$4 from week-ago levels. Despite the strength in the fed cattle and healthy margin structure, Western Canadian feeder cattle […] Read more

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Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

By 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 […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle drop on cautious feedlot demand

By Jerry Klassen February 20, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $8 below week-ago levels as feedlot managers anticipate growing beef supplies during the late spring and summer. Heavier weight categories absorbed the brunt of the selling pressure, with backgrounding operators liquidating fall-placed calves. Certain groups of higher-quality heifers held value with the purpose of […] Read more

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Klassen: Tenacious feeder market softens on supply forecasts

By Jerry Klassen February 14, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $5 lower over the past week. Early in the week, buyers incorporated a risk discount due to the extremely cold temperatures, especially in the Eastern prairie regions. By Thursday, markets were factoring in the larger beef supply forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle markets digest USDA inventory report

By Jerry Klassen February 6, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 higher to as much as $10 lower compared to week-ago levels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cattle on Feed report, along with U.S. inventory data, confirmed larger beef supplies in upcoming months, which set a negative sentiment amongst feedlot operators. Auction markets experienced variable price ranges on similar-weight […] Read more

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Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

By 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 […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market between hammer and anvil

By Jerry Klassen January 24, 2017

The western Canadian feeder cattle market was hard to define this past week. Heavier feeder cattle were $3 lower to as much as $4 higher compared to week-ago levels; however, calf prices and lighter-weight feeders were steady to as much $6 higher. Alberta feedlot operators led the charge on calves with buying activity noted across […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle prices lukewarm on mixed factors

By Jerry Klassen January 17, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were steady to $2 higher compared to week-ago levels. All weight classes experienced lukewarm buying interest, despite improving margins in the feedlot sector. Most auction barns experienced minimal numbers; cow-calf producers are holding back on sales hoping for stronger values and extreme cold temperatures hindered cattle movement, especially in the […] Read more

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Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

By 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. […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market starts new year on firm tone

By Jerry Klassen January 3, 2017

February live cattle futures reached six-month highs during the last week of 2016, which quickly spilled over into western Canadian feeder cattle markets. While most auction barns were closed for the holiday season, there was some direct off-farm-to-feedlot movement. Limited sales were reported, but values were $2-$6 higher compared to the third week of December. […] Read more

Tag Archives fed cattle — page 45

Klassen: Seasonal strong beef demand supports feeder market

Klassen: Healthy margins drive feeder complex

Klassen: Feeder cattle drop on cautious feedlot demand

Klassen: Tenacious feeder market softens on supply forecasts

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets digest USDA inventory report

Klassen: Fed cattle uncertainty restricts upside in feeders

Klassen: Feeder cattle market between hammer and anvil

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices lukewarm on mixed factors

Klassen: Demand for shortkeep feeders drives complex higher

Klassen: Feeder market starts new year on firm tone

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