For the week ending February 8, the Western Canadian feeder cattle market was hard to define. Prices were softer earlier in the week but were creeping higher by Friday.
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Klassen: Feeder market stalls; cold temperatures, tariff threat limit sales
U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs higher
Strong export sales for cattle, hogs
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped back on Thursday, despite strong export sales. The United States Department of Agriculture reported export sales of 24,907 tonnes for the week ended Jan. 30. That’s up 23.5 per cent from the previous week and the most since August. The April live cattle contract
Beef feeding margins in the green despite feed cost pressure
High prices for fed cattle are protecting margins, despite bullish outlook on feed prices
High prices for fed cattle were protecting margins at the start of February, despite bullish outlook on feed prices
Canadian Beef Advisors unveil five-year national strategy
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef
The new 2025-2030 national beef strategy includes trade challenges, sustainability and global opportunities for Canadian beef.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder markets set fresh high amid tariff threat
For the week ending February 1, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $8 per hundredweight higher compared to seven days earlier. In some cases, larger packages of quality genetics were up as much $15/cwt from the prior week.
Tyson lifts 2025 sales forecast, prepares for tariff impacts
Strong demand for beef and chicken
U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods raised its annual sales forecast on Monday as strong demand for beef and chicken helped it exceed first-quarter results estimates, lifting shares three per cent.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market holds value on Ontario demand
For the week ending January 25, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $$3-$6/cwt on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Higher quality genetics and lower flesh replacements were slightly firmer; however, feedlot operators incorporated the appropriate discounts on fleshier types and lower efficiency, smaller frame animals.
Beef sector welcomes insurance changes
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will over double its maximum value when calculating predation claims this year
Crop and livestock insurance changes revealed at Manitoba Ag Days
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025
Changes for the 2025 AgriInsurance program in Manitoba, including changes to annual crop, forage and predation programs, were announced at Manitoba Ag Days 2025.
Klassen: Increased feeder cattle selling caps upside momentum
There was a surge in farmer selling across Western Canada last week. Sales volumes were larger than normal at many auction barns. The fear that President Trump would implement a tariff on feeder cattle ignited fears that that market would drop sharply.
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