Insights and Stories of Jerry Klassen

Sep. 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2 to $4 per hundredweight (cwt) higher than week-ago levels. Auction markets are starting to experience larger volumes and feedlots are running with seasonally low numbers. Feedlot managers are stepping forward more aggressively with the deferred feeder and live cattle futures pointing to higher […]

By Jerry Klassen

Sep. 4, 2012 at 5:26 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were steady with week-ago levels as the yearling run moves into full gear. Feedlot managers continue to step forward quite aggressively, with many lots running less than 50 per cent capacity. Lighter weight calves were actually up $2-$3 per hundredweight (cwt) on average due to […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 27, 2012 at 12:37 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $1-$3 per hundredweight (cwt) higher last week as the yearling run started the season on a firm tone. Satellite sales experienced larger volumes over the past seven days and regular auction markets are planning larger sales over the next week. Feedlot operators are stepping […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 20, 2012 at 3:36 pm CDT

Feedgrain prices had little effect on the feeder market this past week, with feeder cattle running $2-$3/cwt higher on average. The yearling run has been delayed by approximately one month and lower volumes of feeder cattle were met with firm demand. Fed cattle prices were steady with week-ago levels at […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 13, 2012 at 1:40 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2-$4 per hundredweight higher last week. Relatively low volumes continue to characterize the feeder market but buying enthusiasm has strengthened relative to the number of feeder cattle available. Pasture conditions remain favourable in most regions, which has delayed the early yearling run. Beef demand […]

By Jerry Klassen