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Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

By Jerry Klassen July 31, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 to $4 higher on average while calves were relatively unchanged. It appears that yearling supplies could be down 2 per cent to 4 per cent this fall which has feedlots being more aggressive early in the season. Major markets in Alberta led the charge higher […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

By Jerry Klassen July 23, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were slightly softer during the second week of July, due to the historical high weekly marketings of feeder cattle south of the border; however, the market fully recovered last week. Feeder cattle prices tend to make a seasonal high in late July and this year is no exception. Market reports in […] Read more

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Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

By Jerry Klassen July 16, 2018

Compared to last week, feeder cattle prices were down $3 to as much as $6 across all weight categories. Most auction barns were closed last week for summer holidays and only small volumes traded in the key regions of Alberta. Feedyards are also running a skeleton crew, providing some much-needed time off after a busy […] Read more

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Klassen: Fed cattle market leads yearlings higher

By Jerry Klassen July 10, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3 to as much as $6 higher. While many auction barns were on holidays, buyers had a full deck of orders for the limited supplies on hand. Many buyers and few sellers characterized the market environment. The quality of cattle is quite variable at this time of year but […] Read more

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Klassen: Yearlings lead feeder complex higher

By Jerry Klassen July 3, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3 lower to as much as $8 higher. Lower supplies made the market hard to define in some regions but quality packages were very well bid. Heifers were somewhat softer but overall, the market continues to strengthen. Larger operations in southern Alberta were once again leading the charge higher […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger demand sustains feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen June 18, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Feeder cattle numbers are declining at this time of year, so those buyers looking to secure ownership had to be more aggressive. Higher-quality packages were available in Saskatchewan, which traded at a small premium to Alberta markets. In central and southern Alberta, there appeared […] Read more

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Klassen: Weaker corn, barley prices support feeder market

By Jerry Klassen June 11, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices traded $3 to as much as $8 above week-ago levels while calves were steady to $2 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $140-$143, unchanged from week-ago levels; however, a fortuitous $5 bounce in the U.S. fed cattle market bolstered buying enthusiasm for replacements. Feeder cattle futures […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

By Jerry Klassen June 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $2 higher on average. Feeder cattle markets appear to have divorced from the fed cattle complex and calves are now reaching levels not seen since November last year. Feedlot operators were fairly aggressive on all weight categories under 900 lbs., but heavier yearlings […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

By Jerry Klassen May 28, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings sold $3 to as much as $6 higher while calf markets were relatively unchanged. Feeder cattle futures experienced a $5-$7 rally, which quickly renewed optimism in the cash trade. Ideas that yearling supplies will drop below year-ago levels on both sides of the border this August spurred on […] Read more

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Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

By Jerry Klassen May 21, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were trading $3-$5 lower; markets for calves and feeders fit for grass were unchanged to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $242 on a dressed basis, down $20-$28 from seven days earlier. The sharp drop in the fed cattle market caused feedlot operators to […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

Klassen: Fed cattle market leads yearlings higher

Klassen: Yearlings lead feeder complex higher

Klassen: Stronger demand sustains feeder cattle market

Klassen: Weaker corn, barley prices support feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

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