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Fed cattle supplies hold back prices at auctions

Dry Prairie pastures elsewhere might spur action soon

By Terry Fries August 17, 2017

Cattle markets are going through seasonal doldrums as large numbers of fed cattle are weighing down prices. Brian Perillat, a senior analyst at Canfax, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s market information firm, said fed cattle have been under pressure since the price fall-off this spring. “The U.S. and Canada, we’re killing as many cattle as we

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Cattle sales begin to pick up

It’s still a bit slow, but last week saw animal numbers more than double

By Dave Sims August 4, 2017

It was a slightly busier time for auction marts around the province as over 650 animals made their way to market during the last week of July. That compares to just 300 last week. Feeder steers in the 400- to 500-lb. range fought to stay north of the C$200 (per hundredweight) mark. Steers in the

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‘Short and sweet’ for cattle movement last week

One sale to report; more scheduled for the week of July 24-28

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 27, 2017

Only one cattle sale was held in Manitoba during the week, as most markets are either closed for the summer or running at a reduced schedule. Therefore we won’t carry the usual price table this week. Winnipeg Livestock Sales held a sale on Friday where 200 cattle moved through the rings. “It was short and

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Mainly culls, bulls put up for sale during slow week

Beef demand should taper off as July’s holidays pass

By Dave Sims July 6, 2017

Just a few auction yards remain open in Manitoba as ranchers enter the summer season. About 640 head were shown to buyers during the week ended June 30, down from 827 the previous week. Of the three major outlets still operating in July, just two held sales. According to Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying

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Summer brings sunnier view of market

There will be fewer lamb and goat sales over the summer months

By Mark Elliot July 5, 2017

Along with the arrival of the single-sale-a-month summer schedule June 7, came a more positive attitude towards the market between both buyers and producers. There were 510 animals presented in the ring at the most recent sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. The sheep sales saw more bidding from buyers and a positive

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Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts

Signals point to a market getting set to weaken

By Dave Sims June 29, 2017

The dog days of summer have arrived at auction marts in Manitoba, as just 827 cattle were sold during the week ended June 23, well down from the previous week when 1,890 animals were sold. Prices stayed relatively firm, however, with some mild strengthening on a few of the light heifer classes. For instance, heifers

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Beneficial rains a boost for local cattle buyer optimism

Local markets overcome turbulence in cattle futures

By Jade Markus June 22, 2017

Moving into the summer, Manitoba’s ranchers are watching cash markets and the weather, with both delivering good news. Cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) saw some turbulence over the past week, though prices for cattle at auctions in Manitoba were able to resist that pressure. “The cash market didn’t seem to reflect it,”

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Unknown expectations at latest auction

Neither buyers nor sellers knew quite what to expect at the May 17 sale

By Mark Elliot June 20, 2017

It was a sale that could — and at times did — go either direction. Sellers delivered some 200 sheep and goats, but admitted they didn’t have any great expectations for this sale. Meanwhile, the buyers were feeling much the same way. About the only trends that did seem to emerge were that sellers were

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Consistent demand supports prices ahead of slowdown

Many producers may be wishing they had more to sell

By Dave Sims June 15, 2017

Cattle prices remained firm at Manitoba auction marts during the week ended June 9. Bids for steers (400-500 lbs.) rose $3-$5 per hundredweight on average with other lightweight animals also showing slight improvements. The heavier-class animals posted gains with heifers (600-700 lbs.) rising roughly $5-$10. “All the classes look strong; some guys are making $400

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Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes

Feedlot profitability is supporting demand, for now

By Jade Markus June 8, 2017

Prices for cattle at auction marts in Manitoba were steady on the week, and holding strong overall, though seasonally low volumes mean fewer ranchers are reaping the benefits. Manitoba auction marts are seeing strong cash prices, as profitability in the feedlot sector drives demand. Prices for non-fed cows and bulls have stayed steady on the

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Livestock Markets

Fed cattle supplies hold back prices at auctions

Cattle sales begin to pick up

‘Short and sweet’ for cattle movement last week

Mainly culls, bulls put up for sale during slow week

Summer brings sunnier view of market

Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts

Beneficial rains a boost for local cattle buyer optimism

Unknown expectations at latest auction

Consistent demand supports prices ahead of slowdown

Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes

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