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Barley, Corn, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets absorbing price uncertainty

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable throughout the week due to the uncertain price structure in the deferred position. Yearling prices differentiated by nearly $15 across the Prairies while lighter calves were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Adverse weather throughout January and February has tempered demand for replacement cattle. Southern Alberta has received […] Read more
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Barley, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Feeder cattle markets came alive last week as fed cattle prices took a fortuitous bounce. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $276-$279 on a dressed basis, up approximately $4 from week-ago levels. Improving beef demand enhanced wholesale beef prices, which quickly spilt over into the cattle complex. Compared to last week, […] Read more
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Cereals, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

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Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Dry subsoil moisture conditions and a lack of snow cover in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to create worries for many farmers. Conditions range from abnormally dry in many areas to full-on droughts around Regina and some areas south of Calgary, according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Feed barley bids in the […] Read more
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Alberta feeder cattle prices appeared to move in line with major U.S. markets, which were also down $3-$5 from week-ago levels; however, minimal slippage was noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Weakness in deferred live and feeder cattle […] Read more
Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)
Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

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Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — A 16.8 per cent drop in the size of Canada’s barley crop has given feed barley prices some support, according to an industry-watcher in Alberta. “The market is looking fairly strong,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “It’s made things a little firmer for new-crop feed grain.” Wet weather […] Read more
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain rally

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Limited cattle were on offer with the shortened holiday week, but quality groups were well bid. Feedlot operators have been aggressively selling fed cattle, freeing up pen space. Although feedlot inventories decline in the summer, many operations want to carry sufficient numbers into the […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market looks for direction

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were once again unchanged from week-ago levels. After the major rally in late April and May, the market has basically traded in a sideways range and is looking for direction. Feedlot operators have experienced healthy margins during the first half of 2017 and this will likely continue until September. They […] Read more

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