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Auction marts’ fall run so far comparable to years past

Chances for warmer weather ahead may divert producers

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm October 19, 2018

Cattle numbers for the first official week of the fall run at auction marts across Manitoba were in line with years past and values were steady from the previous week. “I think that’s just kind of part of the volume that’s going to be coming at every auction in the next six weeks. Every auction

With cattle prices being relatively positive for the time being, one industry watcher predicts there could be an early fall run to market.

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Concerns over limited feed could mean early fall run

Cattle prices remain steady on summer-level volumes

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm August 17, 2018

After low-yielding hay cuts have left Manitoba cattle producers scrambling to find hay to buy, some producers are starting to consider their options — including selling earlier than usual. “I would say there’s definitely concern for sure. I’m not saying it’s in dire, desperate need today, but there’s definitely concerns of feed (shortages) in areas,”

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Short week stays quiet as most major marketings done

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed numbers will be bearish

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 1, 2017

The Victoria Day long weekend limited activity at Manitoba’s cattle auction yards during the week ended May 26, but the market was steady for the animals that still moved. “I didn’t see any change from the previous week. Everything was fully steady on the feeder cattle,” said Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden.

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Heartland Livestock Services named market of the year

The Canadian Angus Association salutes the Virden staff

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 6, 2015

The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) has named Heartland Livestock Services from Virden, Manitoba with the Auction Market of the Year. CAA director of field services, Brian Good, and Manitoba field staff, Lois McRae, presented the award in Winnipeg at the recent Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference. Heartland Livestock Services has been connecting buyers

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Weekly livestock auction

For week ending Nov. 22, 2013

November 27, 2013

The first real snowfall of the year, seen on Nov. 17, didn’t keep the cattle away at Manitoba’s auction yards during the week ended Nov. 22. The snow made for some messier conditions and caused a few cancellations here and there, but overall didn’t interfere too much with cattle marketing in Manitoba during the week.

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Fall cattle run carries on strong at Manitoba markets

Weekly livestock auction results for week ending Nov. 8, 2013

November 14, 2013

Manitoba auction yards were very busy again during the week ended Nov. 8, according to Robin Hill of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden, who noted the fall run should wrap up near the end of the month. “Volume was great this week,” he said, adding that over 5,000 cattle went through the auction yard at

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Wave from grains’ dive lifts feeder cattle market

By Terryn Shiells April 10, 2013

Feeder cattle prices at auction yards across Manitoba were steady to slightly stronger during the week ended April 5, underpinned by a crash in U.S. grain futures. Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden, said prices for feeder cattle that weighed 800 pounds or less were about one to two cents per pound

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Slaughter cows just keep coming to Manitoba markets

By Terryn Shiells March 28, 2013

The number of slaughter cows coming on to the market in Manitoba continued to remain strong during the week ended March 22, which had some industry members surprised. “Everybody is asking the same thing: ‘Where do the cows keep coming from?’” said Keith Cleaver, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon. “Everybody is surprised. You

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Long weekend meant shorter sales at Manitoba markets

By Terryn Shiells February 28, 2013

The total volume of cattle that went through the rings at auction yards across Manitoba saw a drop-off during the week ended Feb. 22. Many farmers took Louis Riel Day off on Monday, so they didn’t have their cattle ready to go in time for some of the week’s sales. Not everyone took the day

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Prices remain strong as some cattle storm-stayed

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 29, 2012

An early winter storm that brought heavy snow across much of southern Manitoba over the Remembrance Day weekend did keep some cattle from making their way to auction in the province during the week ended Nov. 16. For what was on offer, prices remained strong for both feeder and butcher animals. “Prices are staying very

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Auction marts’ fall run so far comparable to years past

Concerns over limited feed could mean early fall run

Short week stays quiet as most major marketings done

Heartland Livestock Services named market of the year

Weekly livestock auction

Fall cattle run carries on strong at Manitoba markets

Wave from grains’ dive lifts feeder cattle market

Slaughter cows just keep coming to Manitoba markets

Long weekend meant shorter sales at Manitoba markets

Prices remain strong as some cattle storm-stayed

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