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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
Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer
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Prices strong despite fewer cattle on offer

Short supplies overcame a recent slump in cattle futures

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Cattle prices have slipped a little but remain strong, according to Kirk Kiesman of Ashern Auction Mart. He said the number and quality of cattle at auction have both fallen in the last few weeks. “The market was still pretty good overall. The run is definitely getting smaller as most of the cattle in Manitoba
Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather warms up, cattle prices remain hot

A bit of green grass is a hopeful sign for cattle producers

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A cool spring finally offered up some relief as many parts of Manitoba hit temperatures surpassing 20 C during the week ended May 4. Tyler Slawinski, auctioneer at Gladstone and Ashern Auction Marts, said milder weather is a benefit to everyone involved. “We get a nice day and everybody feels better,” he said, adding that
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Beef cattle, Livestock

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm on fed cattle strength

Alberta's disastrous wildfires may disrupt calf marketings

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Compared to last week, western Canadian prices for yearlings over 800 lbs. were quoted steady to $4 higher; feeders between 600-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 lbs. were $5-$10 higher. The market for calves under 600 lbs. was hard to define due to limited volumes. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on
Fundamentals support strength in cattle prices
Livestock Markets, Markets

Fundamentals support strength in cattle prices

The inflow of cattle at sales includes a notable number of fall calves

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For Allan Munroe and the Killarney Auction Mart, the last few months have been the best of times, as good numbers of cattle continue to flow in and prices are at their highest levels in decades.  “Sales are doing very well these days. We surpassed the best we (have) ever seen before, so it makes
Cattle prices in Manitoba continue strong
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices in Manitoba continue strong

Weather threw a wrench in some producers’ plans

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Prices at Manitoba’s cattle auctions remained strong for feeders as well as for slaughter during the week ended April 20, according to Scott Anderson of Winnipeg Livestock Sales. After closing for Good Friday on April 7, the April 14 sale was the first for Winnipeg since March 31. The number of cattle at auction was
Weather and cattle prices warm up
Livestock Markets, Markets

Weather and cattle prices warm up

Prices could strengthen for bred stock, market watchers say

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Spring finally arrived in Manitoba as the temperature hit double-digits during the week ended April 13 and the only things higher than thermometer readings were cattle prices. Six cattle auction sites in Manitoba hosted regular sales during the week, while Killarney Auction Mart and Winnipeg Livestock Sales were both off due to the Easter holiday.
Prices up, head counts down at auction sales
Livestock Markets, Markets

Prices up, head counts down at auction sales

Lower Chicago corn futures have been supportive for values

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Manitoba cattle auctions were a mixed bag for the short pre-Easter week ending April 6, with some closed and others having regular sales. It will be a similar situation the following week, all leading to a noticeable decline in the number of cattle coming to auction. “We are starting to see numbers dropping off. We
Cattle prices end March on a high note
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices end March on a high note

Some market watchers say prices could still see a bit more strength

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It was a merry end of March for Manitoba cattle auction sites as prices remained elevated during the week ended March 30. At least 8,860 cattle went through the rings in the final week of March with some sites seeing feeder and butcher cattle selling at levels rarely seen. Kirk Kiesman, manager at Ashern Auction Mart, said the focus
Cattle prices strong as U.S. futures break records
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle prices strong as U.S. futures break records

Shrinking cattle herds support values

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Shrinking cattle herds in Canada and the United States are raising prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to record levels, as well as those at Manitoba auction sites. “Lower supplies, strong demand,” summarized Allan Munroe, manager of Killarney Auction Mart. Prices remained elevated during the week ended March 10. Feeder steers weighing under 500 pounds

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