Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged. Heifer and steer calves were quoted steady to $3 lower on average but the market was harder to define […] Read more
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Klassen: Barley price forecasts enhance feeder cattle demand
Recent rains nearly guarantee at least average yields
Feed weekly outlook: Rains boost Prairie grain prospects
MarketsFarm — Heavy rains in Alberta and western Saskatchewan over the past week should give grain crops a good start to the growing season — and put some pressure on […] Read more
Klassen: Rains enhance demand for grass cattle
Deferred cattle futures showing strength
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged; steer calves under 700 lbs. were steady to $2 higher on average; heifer calves were […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Prices slip slightly
MarketsFarm — There has been scant movement in feed grain prices over the last week, according to Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, who noted demand has backed […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Rains forecast for southern Alberta
MarketsFarm — The prospect of rain over drought-stricken southern Alberta, with Calgary and Lethbridge possibly seeing at least 30 millimetres from June 4 to 7, would seem to be a […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Feedlots shopping for new-crop barley
MarketsFarm — While corn imported from the U.S. was the grain of choice for Alberta feedlots for the past few months, feed barley has slowly become more in demand. Erin […] Read more
U.S. livestock: August live cattle, feeders ease on USDA report
Chicago lean hog futures firm
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed on Friday, with the nearby contract firming while the most-active month eased, pressured by expectations of increased cattle […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Wheat far more expensive
MarketsFarm — The price for feed wheat is exorbitantly much higher than for barley or corn, according to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. While price reports into […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle firm on strong packer demand
Export demand concerns drag on hogs
Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures firmed on Monday, supported by strong packer demand that supported cash prices, indicating a bullish outlook for summer month futures, analysts said. […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Corn trading higher than barley
Seeding begins in Alberta
MarketsFarm — Imported corn from the U.S. is still the grain of choice for feedlots in southern Alberta, despite the fact feed barley is at a slightly lower price right […] Read more
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