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Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Marketing says the Western Canadian feeder cattle market is strong.

Cattle prices hold steady on feed crop expectations

Rising volumes of U.S. pigs could weigh on beef values

By Dave Sims July 6, 2018

Prices for finished cattle in Manitoba held relatively steady during the week ended June 28. Weakness in the Canadian dollar, expectations of lower feed prices in the fall, and improved moisture conditions in key regions were cited as some of the key reasons. “The feeder cattle market has been stronger here in Western Canada,” said

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Klassen: Stronger demand sustains feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 18, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Feeder cattle numbers are declining at this time of year, so those buyers looking to secure ownership had to be more aggressive. Higher-quality packages were available in Saskatchewan, which traded at a small premium to Alberta markets. In central and southern Alberta, there appeared

Cattle producers are “still culling heavily" due to uncertain pasture conditions, says one buyer.

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Cattle market keeps holding steady as summer draws near

Recent rains haven’t relieved producers’ drought anxiety

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm June 15, 2018

Although traffic is starting to slow down at Manitoba’s auction marts for the summer, business held steady for the week ended June 8. “The market numbers this week, for those markets that had sales, deliveries were actually higher than anticipated,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. About 1,913 head were run through the

A recent increase in beef-processing capacity in North America has also bumped up slaughter activity in Canada.

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Packers’ aggressive pace cuts into supply glut expectations

Bids on heavier-weight feeder cattle remain supported

By Dave Sims June 8, 2018

A glut of beef that was expected to flood grocery stores this summer, and depress prices for Manitoba ranchers, might not be as large as initially expected. Strong export business in the U.S. and a massive amount of processing by U.S. packers has managed to whittle down the volumes of summer beef out there, according

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Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $2 higher on average. Feeder cattle markets appear to have divorced from the fed cattle complex and calves are now reaching levels not seen since November last year. Feedlot operators were fairly aggressive on all weight categories under 900 lbs., but heavier yearlings

Lower cattle volumes have helped keep prices well supported at auction.

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Cattle prices well supported as volumes drop for summer

Recovery in feeder and fat cattle futures is supportive

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 1, 2018

Activity is slowing down for the summer at cattle yards across Manitoba, although values remain steady for the odds and ends still finding their way to market. A number of cattle yards are already operating at a reduced summer schedule, with sales on a biweekly basis before a complete shutdown in July. Volumes were light

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Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 28, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings sold $3 to as much as $6 higher while calf markets were relatively unchanged. Feeder cattle futures experienced a $5-$7 rally, which quickly renewed optimism in the cash trade. Ideas that yearling supplies will drop below year-ago levels on both sides of the border this August spurred on

Starting bids for feeder steers in the 800- to 900-lb range have dropped $15/cwt since February.

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Beef supply expectations drag on Manitoba cattle auctions

Spring seeding work takes priority for many producers

By Dave Sims May 25, 2018

The looming glut of fat cattle expected to descend on the North American meat market this summer is already starting to be felt on the price boards of Manitoba auction marts. Bids for heavier-weight cattle were especially under pressure during the week ended May 17, according to participants. “Heavy cattle have been feeling the pressure

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Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 21, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were trading $3-$5 lower; markets for calves and feeders fit for grass were unchanged to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $242 on a dressed basis, down $20-$28 from seven days earlier. The sharp drop in the fed cattle market caused feedlot operators to

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Cattle prices hold steady against strength in loonie

Values could soften in fall if grain prices stay strong

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 17, 2018

Manitoba cattle markets are generally holding firm in mid-May, although the seasonal slowdown in numbers moving through the yards led to some choppiness from animal to animal. “Some cattle were stronger, some weren’t,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart, adding it was hard to get a handle on the market direction. “The best cattle

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Cattle prices hold steady on feed crop expectations

Klassen: Stronger demand sustains feeder cattle market

Cattle market keeps holding steady as summer draws near

Packers’ aggressive pace cuts into supply glut expectations

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on lower supplies

Cattle prices well supported as volumes drop for summer

Klassen: Feeder market undergoes minor recovery

Beef supply expectations drag on Manitoba cattle auctions

Klassen: Fed cattle market drops, feeder market follows

Cattle prices hold steady against strength in loonie

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