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‘Gap’ season more active than normal for cattle sales

Poor pasture conditions cause an early-fall calf run prediction

By Terry Fries August 10, 2018

It’s sometimes known as the gap season in cattle markets — that slow time of year between the early spring and fall-winter sales runs. But there are decent profits producers can pick up now, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying. “Cattle are actually bringing a profit and the buyers are a bit reluctant to

Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle markets stay steady

Prices are showing surprising resilience against seasonal slumps

By Dave Sims August 3, 2018

The cattle market in Manitoba continues to show surprising strength as higher feed costs and a seasonal slowdown in sales haven’t caused a serious setback in prices. Volumes were light but ranchers still managed to find enough animals to take to market. Feeder cattle in Manitoba weighing 700 pounds and under averaged around $200 per

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices supported on interest from Ontario

Cattle volumes increased at Manitoba auctions on the week

By Dave Sims February 23, 2018

It was a surprisingly busy week for Manitoba auction marts during the week ended Feb. 16, as over 9,000 animals made their way to market, up from just 7,700 the week before. “We saw some good volume this week,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. “Everyone was up.” Strong interest from eastern buyers

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices see pressure as seasonal bump clears

Volumes should taper off heading toward year-end

By Dave Sims December 8, 2017

Prices for Manitoba cattle softened slightly during the week ended Dec. 1, as the seasonal bump that helped push prices higher in early November evaporated. Around 12,400 head made their way into the province’s eight major auction outlets, compared to 14,350 the week before. “Volume-wise we’re running about a half to two-thirds of what we

Beef cattle, Livestock Markets

Cattle prices stay high with large fall run volume

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

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm November 10, 2017

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

Livestock Markets, Markets

Volumes, prices rise with fall run at full throttle

Bigger volumes are still to come, so prices remain firm

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm October 20, 2017

Cattle prices rose at auction marts across the province as the fall sale season kicked into full gear. “There’s a greater number of cattle on the market and prices getting paid for just about all weight ranges are stronger than what they have been in the past, say, two or three weeks,” said Ben Fox,

Livestock Markets, Markets

Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets

Local buyers show interest in the smaller cattle 

By Dave Sims October 12, 2017

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

Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba markets shrug off bearish fundamentals

Sales in the southwest region book larger numbers 

By Terry Fries October 6, 2017

Lively activity at Manitoba cattle markets during the week ended Sept. 29 was surprising, given current market fundamentals, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co., in Virden. Calves coming to market straight off cows were attracting higher prices and higher volumes, at least in southern markets, he said. The market in Virden had almost

Livestock Markets, Markets

Markets show heavy traffic on rising cattle prices

Drought hasn’t put as many yearlings on market as expected

By Terry Fries September 29, 2017

Manitoba cattle auctions are gearing up for a busy fall run following a slow summer with feedlots coming off eight to 10 months of successive profits. Feeder cattle prices were fully steady to a bit higher during the week ended Sept. 22 with more than 9,000 animals being sold at the province’s eight major auction

Livestock Markets, Markets

Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts

Signals point to a market getting set to weaken

By Dave Sims June 29, 2017

The dog days of summer have arrived at auction marts in Manitoba, as just 827 cattle were sold during the week ended June 23, well down from the previous week when 1,890 animals were sold. Prices stayed relatively firm, however, with some mild strengthening on a few of the light heifer classes. For instance, heifers

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‘Gap’ season more active than normal for cattle sales

Manitoba cattle markets stay steady

Cattle prices supported on interest from Ontario

Cattle prices see pressure as seasonal bump clears

Cattle prices stay high with large fall run volume

Volumes, prices rise with fall run at full throttle

Fall kicks off with good demand, prices at markets

Manitoba markets shrug off bearish fundamentals

Markets show heavy traffic on rising cattle prices

Summer slowdown begins for Manitoba auction marts

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