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Beef sector faces weather, insurance challenges
Livestock Markets, Markets

Beef sector faces weather, insurance challenges

Prices have been a boon, but other problems remain

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The provincial election was called on Sept. 5, and Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Carson Callum wants the Progressive Conservative, New Democratic and Liberal parties to consider the needs of the Manitoba beef industry. Among them are measures to mitigate the effects of drought and flood, as well as the need for good roads and
Cattle prices strong as fall run approaches
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices strong as fall run approaches

Drought in Manitoba isn’t as bad as 2021, but earlier auction openings are possible

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Four cattle auction sites in Manitoba held regular sales for the week ending July 27, and two more have announced their returns for the fall run. Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon and Virden, as well as Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart and Winnipeg Livestock Sales all had sales during the week. In total, 1,125 cattle went
Slaughter prices steady to lower in lone sale
Livestock Markets, Markets

Slaughter prices steady to lower in lone sale

Manitoba’s cattle sector is still in its summer slog, with low volumes headed to the ring

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Summer is the slow season for Manitoba’s cattle industry and only one auction facility was open during the week of July 14-20. The Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart Ltd. hosted its sale July 18 with 63 head, including only nine feeder cattle. “There’s almost no feeder cattle moving at this time of year. Most markets are
Cattle sales continue in summer months
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle sales continue in summer months

Most cattle seen headed for other parts of Western Canada

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Only four auction sites in Manitoba saw cattle go through the rings during the week ending July 13. For at least one, prices and demand are still rising. Winnipeg Livestock Sales held its bi-weekly sale July 7. Feeder steers weighing more than 700 lb. sold for as much as $315 per hundredweight. Heifers weighing more
High cattle prices seen continuing into fall
Livestock Markets, Markets

High cattle prices seen continuing into fall

Strong beef demand from consumers also carried into the first half of 2023

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The only things hotter than Prairie temperatures this summer were the prices for cattle during the spring run. While only a handful of cattle auction sites remain open in Manitoba, feeder and slaughter cattle continue to be sold at rapidly rising prices unseen in at least a decade. For example, on Jan. 10, the highest-priced
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates at historical highs

Higher borrowing costs offset lower feed prices

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For the week ending Saturday, western Canadian yearling steer prices were quoted $2-$4 higher; yearling heifers traded $2 higher to $5 lower. Calves were relatively unchanged although volumes were limited. Larger groups of quality genetics were well bid while second tier cattle were marginally discounted off the highs. Some ranches are liquidating yearlings about one
High prices drawing cows to market early
Livestock Markets, Markets

High prices drawing cows to market early

Values remain historically strong at limited sales

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Activity may have slowed for the summer at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards, but optimism is high, with strong prices expected when the fall run eventually gets underway. Only a handful of sales took place during the last week of June, with many auctions closed for the season or operating at a reduced schedule. However, prices
High prices, optimism buoy beef producers
Livestock Markets, Markets

High prices, optimism buoy beef producers

Tighter cattle supplies have ‘shifted the dynamic’

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This past spring saw a bull market in terms of cattle prices. The fact of fewer animals in North America caused cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, as well as local prices, to surge toward levels unseen in nearly a decade. Manitoba Beef Producers past-president Tyler Fulton, now vice-president of the Canadian Cattle Association,
Cattle prices, temperatures stay hot
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices, temperatures stay hot

Continued dry weather could drive producers to sell

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As a number of cattle auctions prepare for summer shutdown, prices and the thermometer remain high. More than 4,000 cattle went through the rings during the week ended June 1, compared to 2,009 the previous week, and prices continued to move upward. Feeder steers weighing up to 700 lb. were sold for more than $350
Cattle prices remain strong as sale volumes grind lower
Livestock Markets, Markets, Other

Cattle prices remain strong as sale volumes grind lower

Several yards will operate at a reduced pace over the summer

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Activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards was subdued during the week ended May 26. The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and movement slows down for the season. Prices remained strong, especially for butcher cows, which accounted for most of the trade at some yards. “Butcher cows continue to hit new

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