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Cattle prices stay high with large fall run volume

Auction marts were packed with cattle, yet prices stayed on the stronger side

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The momentum from previous weeks continued at Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Nov. 3, as prices held steady and volumes stayed strong. “Pretty much every auction mart around the countryside was full this week for the consignments and prices stayed relatively strong,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Company. Approximately 17,282 head
Cows herded in to holding pen
Livestock Markets, Markets

Rising Chicago futures support Manitoba values

Availability of trucks may soon become a market issue

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Cattle prices rose at Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Oct. 27, as futures prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange helped push up sales. “Just about every day it’s been positive (on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and that’s what is holding the market probably together on the feeder cattle,” said Robin Hill with Heartland
Strength in beef demand, futures supports prices
Livestock Markets, Markets

Strength in beef demand, futures supports prices

More U.S. cattle coming to market could add pressure

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Cattle prices at Manitoba auction marts remained surprisingly strong for the week ended Oct. 20 as higher U.S. futures prices and steady demand elevated prices across the board. Bids for feeder steers (300-400 lbs.) were up roughly $5 per hundredweight, with top-quality feeders attracting strong bids. The heavier-weight animals also attracted solid interest. Steers (700-800
Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets

Local buyers show interest in the smaller cattle


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The Manitoba cattle market is starting to see good demand and rising prices for its animals as the fall season gets fully underway. Approximately 6,580 head were sold at the province’s eight major auction marts during the week ended Oct. 6. Generally speaking, prices were higher in most classes. “We’re seeing the demand on the
Manitoba’s cattle markets all back up and running
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba’s cattle markets all back up and running

Values are still well down from springtime levels

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All of Manitoba’s cattle auction yards were back in operation for the first time since June during the week ended Sept. 15, as the weather turned from summer to fall and the local cattle sector geared up for the busiest marketing time of year. “We’re starting out better than we did last year,” said Allan
Manitoba cattle marts continue slow summer pace
Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle marts continue slow summer pace

Packers can draw on heavy supplies of fed cattle


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Most Manitoba cattle markets are still a few weeks away from opening after the summer slowdown, with low numbers being reported at locations that are open. Rick Wright, a broker for Heartland Order Buying Co., said markets that have been open are generally selling fewer than 200 head. Of those, he said one-third to one-half
Cattle sales begin to pick up
Livestock, Livestock Markets

Cattle sales begin to pick up

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

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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
Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices hold steady, strong on lower volumes

Feedlot profitability is supporting demand, for now

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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
Local cattle prices track wild week in U.S. futures
Livestock Markets, Markets

Local cattle prices track wild week in U.S. futures

Sales volumes are expected to slow with the season

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Large price swings in the U.S. cattle futures led to similar activity in the Manitoba cattle auctions during the week ended May 5. U.S. cattle prices rallied sharply the first few days of May, with unseasonal snow that killed thousands of cattle in key U.S. feeding regions behind some of the buying interest. The resulting
Cattle destined for grass going to auction instead
Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Cattle destined for grass going to auction instead

Strong demand and rising futures boost sale prices

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Prices for cattle at auction marts across Manitoba were sharply higher on the week, leading to an influx of cattle, touching “unheard of” levels in some areas, according to one local auctioneer. “Quite often, by the time we’re at the end of April we’re getting into those 400-, 500-head sales,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney

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