Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

Klassen: Feeder market incorporates risk discount

Nov. 23, 2020 at 9:49 pm CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were unchanged; however, calves weighing 550 to 800 lbs. traded $3-$5 lower. The market for calves under 550 lbs. traded $5 lower to $3 higher. Early in the week, prices were showing some strength in the lighter weight categories but buying enthusiasm […]

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures up two per cent

Nov. 23, 2020 at 9:32 pm CST

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures tumble on demand worries

Nov. 19, 2020 at 7:12 pm CST

By Karl Plume

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures retreat as COVID surge stokes demand worries

Nov. 18, 2020 at 6:04 pm CST

By Karl Plume

Klassen: Calf prices ratcheting higher

Nov. 17, 2020 at 8:30 pm CST

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb with cash market, beef prices

Nov. 17, 2020 at 8:02 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, lifted by higher cash beef prices and signs that cash cattle at feedlot auctions would trade at steady to higher prices this week. Consumer demand for beef has remained solid despite rising coronavirus infection […]

By Karl Plume

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up as Wall Street rallies

Nov. 16, 2020 at 6:26 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures ended mostly higher on Monday on spillover support from soaring equities markets, although gains were limited by worries about rising coronavirus infections and likely restaurant closures. News of a second promising COVID-19 vaccine lifted both the S+P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial […]

By Karl Plume

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures sag as COVID surge threatens meat demand

Nov. 13, 2020 at 7:32 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures slumped on Friday as soaring coronavirus cases raised expectations for lockdowns on commerce that will hurt demand for meat from restaurants, hotels and other venues, analysts said. Cities and states across the country have moved to re-impose restrictions to tame new spikes in […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures move up off one-month low

Nov. 12, 2020 at 6:34 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures rose on Thursday in a rebound from a one-month low reached in the previous session, while live cattle futures weakened. The hog market’s recovery carried futures to their highest level since Monday. Traders said the market continues to face pressure from large […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures gain on boxed beef strength

Nov. 11, 2020 at 5:47 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures climbed on Wednesday as strength in the cash market and firm beef cutout prices continued to offer support, traders said. “We’ve had a pretty decent rally on the meat side, and I think that’s certainly been a factor,” said Altin Kalo, economist […]

By Christopher Walljasper