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Manitoba Beef president sees better times ahead
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba Beef president sees better times ahead

Cattle values haven’t kept pace with producers’ rising costs

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There was no doubt a recovery for Manitoba’s cattle industry after last year’s drought was going to take time. While there are still plenty of challenges among cattle producers, including high grain prices and record amounts of precipitation since last winter, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) president Tyler Fulton is looking ahead. “The drop in corn
Feeder and butcher cattle see market strength
Livestock Markets, Markets

Feeder and butcher cattle see market strength

Best quality animals head east, lower quality go west

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Activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards has slowed down for the season, but feeder and butcher cattle coming to market in late June were being met with solid demand and relatively strong prices. Many yards have closed for the summer but a few run on a reduced basis through July and August. Scott Anderson of
Manitoba cattle sales for the week ending May 27, 2022.
Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Markets

Livestock markets: Numbers shrink at sales as prices remain firm

High feed costs continue to put pressure on cattle values

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In seeing reduced numbers of cattle coming to auction, Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales noted “the quiet time of the year” has begun. “A lot of guys have either turned their cattle out or are just trying to get going on the land,” Anderson said. In terms of quality, he said the ordinary cattle or plain cattle
manitoba cattle auctions may 2022
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle markets: Wet conditions hamper southwest

Many Manitoba pastures are greening up but far from ready to take cattle

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While areas in the Red River Valley continue soaked and even flooded, cattle producers in Manitoba’s southwest are also having issues with the waterlogged conditions. From May 9 to 15, between 40 to 50 millimetres of precipitation fell onto Killarney, 100 km south of Brandon and 20 km north of the U.S. border, according to
Wet, muddy conditions dampen cattle sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Wet, muddy conditions dampen cattle sales

Prices for what was available remained mainly steady

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Wet conditions in southern Manitoba, including overland flooding, have had an effect on the number of cattle going through the rings at auction sites in the province for the week ended May 12. “I would say that the yards that were muddy and full of water definitely slowed down the flow of cattle,” said Brad
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market starts seasonal rally

Ontario demand leads charge higher in Manitoba

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 to as much as $6 higher on average. Calf markets were sharply higher. Auction barns in Manitoba reported calf prices up $8-$10 on average with certain pockets up as much $15. Calf markets in Alberta and Saskatchewan were up a solid $5-$8 from week-ago levels.
Blizzard to bring pain, gain for cattle producers
Livestock Markets, Markets

Blizzard to bring pain, gain for cattle producers

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Cattle producers and auction sites in Manitoba had decisions to make regarding a major blizzard hitting the southern half of the province on April 13-14. The storm dropped more than 30 centimetres of snow with higher amounts in western Manitoba. The Colorado low brought winds gusting to 70 km/h, closed all major highways and prompted
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder markets start 2022 with a roar

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Compared to late December, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $6-$8 higher on average; however, fancier, lower flesh packages in the 850- to 900-lb. category were $10-$12 higher. Calf markets were quite variable. Early in the week, calf prices were relatively unchanged but markets were up $3-$6 by Friday. Ontario buyers were extremely aggressive last
Dry conditions generate slaughter cow traffic
Livestock Markets, Markets

Dry conditions generate slaughter cow traffic

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AUCTIONS | Solid demand remains supportive for prices

While the seasonal slowdown is in effect, activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards was still busier than usual for late June, as concerns over pasture conditions and forage availability saw large numbers of slaughter cattle move through the rings. “Drought conditions are pushing slaughter cows to the marketplace,” said cattle buyer Rick Wright of Heartland

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