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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Quality calves support feeder market

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Reading Time: 2 minutes They say a sudden windfall can provide a false expectation of future performance. This is definitely true of the cattle feeding business. Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continued on a mixed volatile tone over the past week, trading $10 lower to as much as $10 higher. Feedlot operators shrugged off the sharply lower live cattle […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market stronger but volatile
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Klassen: Feeder market stronger but volatile

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Western Canadian feeder cattle market appeared to gain momentum this week.  Feeder cattle prices were extremely volatile compared to last week trading $5 lower to as much as $10 higher in the Eastern Regions.  When April live cattle futures were higher, the bids flowed more aggressively but on days when the futures struggled, buyers […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Live cattle futures lead feeder market higher

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continued to climb last week for the second week in a row, as feedlot buying interest absorbed larger available supplies. Calves over 600 lbs. and yearlings were $3-$6 above week-ago levels on average while calves under 600 lbs. traded $5-$10 higher. Weakness in the Canadian dollar enhanced demand from south […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices stabilize

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices stabilized over the past week, trading $5 to $8 higher in comparison to seven days earlier. In Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, calves traded up $10 to $15 higher largely due to a resumption in U.S. buying interest. The market was functioning to encourage demand, and with prices $25 to $30 […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Cattle futures recover, but aren’t about to jump over the moon

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Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Cattle markets have seen recovery after taking a nosedive in earlier sessions, but prices likely won’t revisit summer highs, according to one analyst. After hammering sharply lower, Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures saw recovery on Friday, and extended gains into Monday. As of 2 p.m. CT on Monday, spot December live […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices remain vulnerable

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Feedlot operators continued on a cautious path this week as western Canadian feeder cattle traded $6-$10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Heavier replacements over 800 lbs. once again led the charge lower, dipping as much as $12 below week-ago levels. Manitoba and Saskatchewan markets also came in line at a slight discount to the […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle prices collapse

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were traded $15 to $25 below week-ago levels, suffering one of the largest declines in history. Heavier replacement cattle led the market lower, trading down $20 from week-ago levels, while feeders under 600 pounds dropped $10 to $12 on average. Feedlot operators pulled in the reins, as fed cattle dropped […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Narrow margins weigh on feeder market

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were under pressure the week ending Sept. 19, trading $5 to as much as $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Negative feeding margins along with a major selloff in live cattle futures destroyed the buying enthusiasm that was evident earlier in August. Feedlot operators appeared to be in disarray, […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market momentum eases

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The upward momentum in the feeder cattle complex appears to have subsided over the past week. Western Canadian prices were relatively stable with week-ago levels but there were cases of quality yearling packages (800-plus lbs.) trading $2 to $4 higher. Excellent pasture conditions and optimal weather have delayed feature sales this year in the eastern […] Read more

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