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Cattle sales slowing down for spring
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle sales slowing down for spring

Cattle marketing is moving down the priority list for most farms

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Warm temperatures during the week ending May 9, combined with an influx of precipitation from the previous week, kept cattle producers in the fields and away from auction sites. Farmers might have had more focus “on getting their crops in the ground rather than worry about marketing cattle,” said Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales.
Seeding, avian flu can’t keep cattle prices down
Livestock Markets, Markets

Seeding, avian flu can’t keep cattle prices down

Markets show remarkable strength despite unknowns, watchers say

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Prices at Manitoba cattle auctions continued to stay strong as the focus for producers switched to seeding and relatively few cattle were sold during the week ended May 2. In total, only 5,098 head went through the rings in the final week, prior to some sites moving to biweekly sales for the summer months. Rick
Is the strong cattle market sustainable?
Livestock Markets, Markets

Is the strong cattle market sustainable?

If a correction comes, overextended producers could be hit hard

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The Manitoba cattle market remains strong but the sustainability of current high prices is a question. “I talked with some local abattoirs and they say they really can’t compete with some of the bigger operations in the cities doing things cheaper or on a higher volume,” said Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at the Gladstone and Ashern
Bump in cattle numbers before spring slowdown
Livestock Markets, Markets

Bump in cattle numbers before spring slowdown

Auction marts report plenty of demand for both slaughter and grass cattle

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Cattle auction sites across Manitoba had large numbers go through the rings during the week ended April 18, right before the perennial spring slowdown. In total, 10,802 cattle were sold, approximately 2,000 more than the previous week, including 3,111 at Heartland Livestock Services in Virden. Brennin Jack, the auction site’s general manager, said there was
Fewer cattle bolster prices at auction
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fewer cattle bolster prices at auction

Volumes lower at Manitoba’s auction marts as farmers switch focus from marketing to calves

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Fewer cattle are going through the rings at Manitoba auction sites as producers switch their focus to this year’s calf crop. Approximately 8,700 head were sold at auction during the week ended April 11, compared to 10,000-plus seen in previous weeks, with every site open. Kirk Kiesman, general manager of Ashern Auction Mart, said keeping
Cattle sales at Heartland Livestock Services’ Brandon facility remain steady, according to manager Brad Delgaty.
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices hold firm at Manitoba auction marts

Auction marts expect spring slowdown to begin soon as temperatures rise

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Cattle sales at Heartland Livestock Services’ Brandon facility remain steady, according to manager Brad Delgaty. Brandon was one of six Manitoba auctions open during the week of March 29 to April 4. Winnipeg Livestock Sales was closed for Good Friday, as was the Killarney Auction Mart on Easter Monday. Delgaty said sharp declines last week
Cattle market in Manitoba stays strong
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle market in Manitoba stays strong

Buyers for Manitoba cattle coming from east and west

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Manitoba cattle auctions kept busy in mid-March amid strong prices for feeders and butcher cows. “The optimism seems to be feeding on itself,” said Allan Munroe of the Killarney Auction Mart, about ongoing strength in the cattle sector. Good quality feeder steers under 500 pounds continued to be valued over $400 per hundredweight, with some
Cattle prices to stay around 2024 highs
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices to stay around 2024 highs

After a snowstorm shut down activity the week previous, auctions were very busy

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Cattle sellers and auction sites across Manitoba were eager to return to business as usual during the week ended March 15. After a major snowstorm the previous week cancelled some auctions and kept cattle at home, several sites made up for lost sales and saw many more animals go through the rings. “In Gladstone, I
High cattle prices to be around for a while
Livestock Markets, Markets

High cattle prices to be around for a while

Reduced herd size could mean strong beef prices for foreseeable future

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As spring approaches, prices for cattle at Manitoba’s auctions are expected to remain strong, according to Rick Wright of the Heartland Order Buying Company and Tyler Fulton, second vice-president of the Manitoba Beef Producers. A storm system that crossed Manitoba March 2-3 wreaked havoc with some auctions. The Killarney Auction Mart rescheduled its March 4
Low feed prices offer chance for more profitable cattle sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Low feed prices offer chance for more profitable cattle sales

The number of cattle coming to market may be set to decline

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Prices at Manitoba’s eight cattle auctions have plateaued for now, but Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Auction Sales says they are likely to remain strong for now. “When we came back in January, every week things were a little bit higher. But it’s the same old story, though. How high can you go?” Anderson said

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