Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

Klassen: Feeder market eyes feed grain prices

Aug. 20, 2018 at 10:02 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were $4 on either side of unchanged and the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Strength was noted early in the week but feedlot operators pulled in the reins on Thursday and Friday. Strength in the barley market along with lower […]

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs close lower, halting five-session climb

Aug. 20, 2018 at 6:45 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. livestock: Hogs up, cattle firm on hopes for Mexico deal

Aug. 17, 2018 at 7:13 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Hogs close limit up on hopes of export pick-up

Aug. 16, 2018 at 3:53 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on bargain buying

Aug. 15, 2018 at 5:37 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. livestock: Technical buying supports cattle futures

Aug. 14, 2018 at 6:11 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures rose on Tuesday, supported by technical buying after falling on Monday, traders said. The benchmark Chicago Mercantile Exchange October live cattle futures contract found support at its 100-day moving average. The market has not closed below that key technical point since July 13. […]

By Mark Weinraub

Klassen: Strong demand drives yearlings higher

Aug. 14, 2018 at 4:28 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 higher, with quality packages advancing $4-$6. Feedlot operators shrugged off the weaker live cattle futures as feed grain prices came under pressure. Cattle brokers were carrying a full deck of orders, which allowed for limited slippage. Feedlots are anxious to […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Cattle drop on weak cash markets, rising supply

Aug. 13, 2018 at 3:58 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures fell on Monday, weighed down by weakness in the cash market, traders said. Weekly slaughter estimates showed supplies up from a year ago and last week, adding pressure to the market. Hog futures were firm, supported by rising values for the pork cutout. […]

By Michael Hirtzer

Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

Aug. 7, 2018 at 11:03 am CDT

It’s that time of year when the feeder cattle market experiences a calm before the storm. The fall run will get underway over the next three weeks and recent market activity appears to be quite positive. Last week, yearlings and calves traded $3 on either side of unchanged compared to […]

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

Jul. 31, 2018 at 9:59 am CDT

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 to $4 higher on average while calves were relatively unchanged. It appears that yearling supplies could be down 2 per cent to 4 per cent this fall which has feedlots being more aggressive early in the season. Major markets in […]

By Jerry Klassen