Insights and Stories of Jerry Klassen

Aug. 9, 2010 at 3:45 am CDT

Feeder cattle prices were steady to $1 higher in comparison to the previous week as stronger live cattle prices spilled over into local auction markets. The beginning of the yearling run is always quite strong and this year is no different with renewed optimism in the feedlot sector. Live cattle […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 2, 2010 at 11:05 pm CDT

Feeder cattle prices in Western Canada were uneven over the past week, with certain locations showing $1 to $2 higher while others were $1 to $2 lower. Very little activity was noted in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and with the lighter volume it was difficult to get a handle on the […]

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 27, 2010 at 9:39 am CDT

Feeder cattle in Western Canada were steady to $1 higher on average last week, with active feedlot demand chasing good-quality cattle. In Southern Alberta, seven-weight steers were selling for $114 to $120 while cattle in the 800- to 900-pound category were bringing back $103 to $106. Oklahoma markets saw cattle […]

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 20, 2010 at 8:50 am CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continue to ratchet higher due to spillover strength from the fed cattle. Prices for seven-weight steers were steady to $2 higher last week but volumes were rather light. Many auction markets are still in holiday mode and few cattlemen are willing to put grassers on […]

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 12, 2010 at 11:14 pm CDT

Feeder cattle prices in Western Canada were steady to $2 higher last week; volumes were rather light with many auction markets still closed for summer holidays. There are not many cattle coming on the market in Western Canada, which makes it difficult to get a handle on the current price […]

By Jerry Klassen