Planting other forage species between corn rows might offer better feed than corn grazing alone, but there are challenges to implementing the concept.
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Intercropping corn for better shoulder season grazing
Planting other forage species between the rows might offer better feed than corn grazing alone, but there are challenges
Klassen: Demand surges for beef, live cattle and feeder cattle
For the week ending January 11, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were up $15-$20/cwt compared to the week ending December 21, 2024. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, quality packages of steers 800 pounds and over traded $20/cwt to $25/cwt higher compared to three weeks earlier.
Virtual fencing shows promise in rough northern Prairie terrain
Virtual fencing could be a viable way for producers to prevent over-grazing and better manage herds
Virtual fencing could be a viable way for producers to prevent over-grazing and better manage cattle herds, even on more marginal pasture on the Prairies.
Klassen: Stronger fed market to pull up feeder complex
The Alberta fed cattle market was quoted on a live basis in the range of range of $262-$265/cwt fob feedlot last week. Fed cattle forward contracts for March and April delivery (Alberta) were quoted from $270 to $272/cwt. Compared to last week of November 2024, fed prices are up $20/cwt on average.
Klassen: Feeder market has many factors to digest in 2025
For the week ending December 28, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada; however, that didn’t stop cattle producers from emailing or calling me over the holidays inquiring about market direction. I thought it would be an opportune time to discuss a couple factors that will influence the market direction over the next couple of months.
Success turns to uncertainty for 2025 in cattle sector
Manitoba beef producers got dream prices for their cattle in 2024
2024 was a great marketing year for beef producers in Manitoba: Will 2025 be the same?
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.
Manitoba cattle prices still floating high as year winds down
Cattle producers had a year ‘for the record books’ at Manitoba auction marts in 2024
Manitoba beef cattle prices still floating high as 2024 winds down at the province’s auction marts.
Klassen: Feeder market consolidates at higher levels
The market continues to digest the U.S. border closure to Mexican feeder cattle, which is drawing more U.S. demand towards Western Canada. Auction market volumes are declining at this time of year. The quality of cattle was sub-par in some regions which caused prices to be quite variable.
Klassen: Feeder market continues to surge higher
For the week ending December 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle weighing 700 pounds plus traded $10 to $20 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves under 700 pounds were up $8 to $10 on average. The markets in Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan were premium to Alberta in the heavier categories due to stronger U.S. and Ontario buying interest.
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