Market analyst explains why U.S. tariffs are unlikely to significantly affect Canadian cattle prices right now.
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Beef feeding margins in the green despite feed cost pressure
High prices for fed cattle were protecting margins at the start of February, despite bullish outlook on feed prices
Prairie demand surges for beef and live feeder cattle
Cattle values in Western Canada, including feeder cattle, maintained their high prices the week ending Jan. 18 in a demand-driven rally.
Feedlot margins boost feeder cattle market
For the week ending Jan. 11, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were up $15-$20 per hundredweight compared to the week ending Dec. 21. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, quality packages of steers 800 pounds and heavier traded $20-$25 per cwt. higher compared to three weeks earlier. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed[...]
Feeder cattle market recovers on healthy margins
As Canada’s beef sector braces for U.S. tariffs, some Alberta feedlots are shipping to the U.S. early while others take a business-as-usual approach.
Feeder market recovers from tariff discounts
As cattle markets recovered from the effect of short-lived tariffs in the week ended March 14, western Canadian feeder markets were trending higher.
Delayed U.S. tariffs support Canadian feeder cattle complex
Fears of a possible U.S. tariff on Canadian feeder cattle ignited concerns of a sharp market drop, but that didn’t happen.
Questions surround 2024 cattle market
Glacier FarmMedia — Feeder and fed cattle traded at historical highs over the past year. I’ve received many calls and emails from cattle producers asking questions regarding the market fundamentals moving forward. Can producers expect prices to stay at higher levels or is the market vulnerable to downside potential? During August and September 2024, there[...]
Klassen: Feeder market recovers on strong demand
For the week ending February 15, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to five dollars higher on average compared to seven days earlier. The market has recovered after the recent stretch of adverse weather and the U.S. tariff threat in early February.
Klassen: Feeder market finishes 2024 on strong tone
For the week ending December 21, Western Canadian backgrounded cattle and heavier calves were unchanged to $5 lower on average. Calves in the 600-800 pound range were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 pounds were steady to $10 higher.
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