Insights and Stories of Jerry Klassen

Aug. 30, 2010 at 11:40 pm CDT

Feeder cattle futures made new contract highs last week due to tight available supplies and stronger fed cattle prices. While it is not unusual to see a correction after a surge higher, prices are expected to be well supported into the fall period. U.S. feeder cattle were $1 to $3 […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 23, 2010 at 11:10 pm CDT

Feeder cattle prices in Alberta and Saskatchewan were steady to $1 higher last week; U.S. values were $1 to $3 higher for yearlings while lighter calves traded $2 higher to $2 lower. Most of the auction market activity occurred before the surge in U.S. fed cattle prices. Nebraska steers jumped […]

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 16, 2010 at 11:06 pm CDT

Yearling prices in Western Canada reached their highest levels in two years as top-quality 800-pound steers in southern Alberta were trading in the range of $112 to $115 per hundredweight. Stronger fed cattle prices and tighter yearling numbers have resulted in the firmer tone. Lighter-weight 6-weight calves were being purchased […]

By 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