Entering July, some Manitoba cattle auction sites either are or will soon take their summer break. But continuing drought-like conditions may increase selling demand for cattle producers and auction sites could see their summer vacation be shorter than normal. “We had our last regular sale for the summer break here (on June 29),” said Tyler
Cattle auctions slow down for summer
Some auctions are anticipating an early return if dry conditions continue
Rains, weaker loonie help cattle producers
Chicago August live cattle last week touched contract highs
Another week saw another summertime decline in the number of cattle going through the rings at Manitoba auction sites for the week ended June 17. In total, 2,449 feeders and butchers were sold at auction sites over the week, with only Ashern and Ste. Rose du Lac not conducting sales. That’s down from the 3,107 animals
Late-May rainfall welcomed as cattle bids decline
Rising feed prices and a stronger loonie have dragged on values
It was another week of declining cattle numbers at livestock auction sites across Manitoba during the week ended May 27. As auction sites in Gladstone, Killarney and Ste. Rose du Lac were closed for the week, only 2,375 cattle went through the rings, down from 2,426 the previous week. Of those 2,375, at least 950
Weather, slaughter market warming up
A continued dry spell could boost demand for sales
Fewer cattle went through the rings at Manitoba auction sites during the week ending May 13, but the slaughter market is seeing higher numbers as the mercury rises. With temperatures hovering around 20 C across southern Manitoba in the midst of dry conditions, more producers chose to sell butcher cattle earlier than expected. At least 610 were sold during
Recent snowstorm a mixed blessing for cattle markets
It kept cattle at home, but more precipitation was, and is, needed
After weeks of above-average temperatures and dry conditions, a snowstorm travelling across southern Manitoba on April 12-13 affected local cattle markets during the week ending April 15. The system, which brought 10-15 centimetres of snow to most areas, prompted many to wait until next week before selling their animals. Auction sites at both Ashern and
Drop in quality and numbers seen at cattle sales
Cattle producers welcome AgriStability changes
Quality in cattle, especially in feeder steers, was a bit harder to find as Manitoba livestock auction found during the week ending March 25. Heavyweight feeder steers had less of a presence than in previous weeks, with only Winnipeg Livestock Sales reporting sales of feeders weighing more than 1,000 lbs. Meanwhile, lightweight feeder steers topped
Lightweight feeder steer prices decline
Spring calving and weather forecasts favour buyers
Fewer cattle went through the rings at Manitoba livestock auction sites during the week ending March 12 compared to the previous week. At least 10,800 head were sold, including about 10,000 feeders this week, down from more than 12,000 the previous week. At most sites this week, prices were steady to lower for lightweight feeder
Cattle sales recover from February cold snap
Feed values and the Canadian dollar are up, Chicago live cattle futures down
After frigid temperatures affected most of Manitoba earlier in February, cattle sellers made up for lost time as thousands of cattle poured through the rings during the week ending Feb. 26. More than 14,000 cattle were auctioned off across the province, including at least 13,000 feeders. By comparison, at least 7,000 cattle in total were sold at
Feeder cattle prices continue to increase
Some feedlots down east still have room for Manitoba cattle
Manitoba cattle auction yards saw plenty of activity in the first week of February as more than 8,000 cattle went through the rings. By comparison, roughly 5,000 head were sold in the previous week. Feeder prices continued their steady ascent over the past few weeks as lighter-weight steers saw the greatest value. High-end steers weighing less than 500
Cattle values seen firm as futures board improves
Current prices don’t favour southbound cattle traffic
Cattle prices for the most part stayed firm at sales across Manitoba last week. In some places, though, feeders were sold at a higher price than the previous week. “Most animals were (worth) $2 to $5 (more) than the week before and that followed a week where the futures board went up every day. Then
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